Buffalo Ranch Lake near Concord: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Buffalo Ranch Lake stands in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The setting is oak and grass on every side. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Concord, is 3.6 miles distant. Then Mount Pleasant, 5 miles, and Harrisburg, 8.7 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Buffalo Ranch Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Cabarrus County: redbreast sunfish, bluegill, green sunfish and goldfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Buffalo Ranch Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 78°F and January about 40°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Buffalo Ranch Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lake Lynn is 1.1 miles distant. For Buffalo Ranch Lake in particular, ask before you travel.