LAKE BUFFUM

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

Lake Buffum is a popular fishing destination in Florida known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. The area is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking. Anglers can fish from the shoreline or rent a boat from one of the nearby marinas. The best time to visit is from October to April, with an average temperature of around 70°F. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late afternoon when the fish are most active.

FEATURED FISH - BLUE CATFISH

The blue catfish is considered an excellent food and game fish. It prefers clean, swift-moving waters where it feeds primarily on fish and crayfish. It is a strong, well-toned fish with a fine, delicate flavor. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the white catfish are the only three catfishes in the U.S.A. that have distinctly forked tails, setting them apart from the bullheads and the flathead catfish, which have squarish or slightly emarginate tails. The blue catfish can be distinguished from the channel and white catfish by its noticeably longer anal fin, which has a more even depth and a straighter edge than in the other two species. There are 30-36 rays in the fin, versus 24-30 rays in the channel catfish and 19-23 rays in the white catfish. Internally, the blue catfish can be identified by the fact that it has three chambers in the swim bladder, whereas the channel catfish has two chambers. All three forked tail species may be almost uniformly pale blue or silvery in color, though white catfish may show a more distinct difference between the bluish black and white belly. Channel catfish frequently have spots.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Chain Pickerel


  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


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Cubic Feet Per Second

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Point of Interest

Indian Lake State Forest

Indian Lake State Forest

Indian Lake State Forest is located in the heart of Florida and spans over 5,000 acres of land. There are many reasons why people should visit this beautiful state forest, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and alligators. Visitors can also explore the many trails and waterways that wind through the forest, such as the Lake Walk, the Bayshore Loop, and the Florida Trail. Some specific points of interest in Indian Lake State Forest include the Indian Mounds, which are remnants of ancient Native American settlements, ...