The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Buffalo Lodge Lake
McHenry County, North Dakota · about 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
34°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Buffalo Lodge Lake
Buffalo Lodge Lake is a lake in McHenry County, North Dakota, covering about 1,240 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8 miles. At about 1,480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Towner, is about 15 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,480 ft
- County
- McHenry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in North Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 34°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:47 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Buffalo Lodge Lake
- Townerabout 15 mi east
- Surreyabout 17 mi west
- Velvaabout 19 mi southwest
- Minotabout 25 mi west
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Questions about Buffalo Lodge Lake
What fish are in Buffalo Lodge Lake?
Lakes like Buffalo Lodge Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Buffalo Lodge Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Buffalo Lodge Lake?
About 1,240 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Buffalo Lodge Lake?
Towner is about 15 miles east; Surrey is about 17 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Buffalo Lodge Lake today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Buffalo Lodge Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
