The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Buffum
Polk County, Florida · about 1,400 acres (2.2 sq mi)
73°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Buffum
In Polk County, Florida, Lake Buffum covers about 1,400 acres.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. Its surface is about 130 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Crooked Lake Park, is about 4.2 miles northeast. Lakeland, the nearest city, is about 23 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,400 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 130 ft
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Lake Buffum in Florida usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 73°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 5:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Buffum
- Crooked Lake Parkabout 4.2 mi northeast
- Alturasabout 5.2 mi northwest
- Frostproofabout 7.2 mi southeast
- Fort Meadeabout 7.7 mi west
- Lakelandnearest city, about 23 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Buffum
What fish are in Lake Buffum?
Lakes like Lake Buffum usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Buffum?
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 Lake Buffum?
About 1,400 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Buffum?
Crooked Lake Park is about 4.2 miles northeast; Alturas is about 5.2 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Buffum today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Buffum on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
