Black Buffalo
Ictiobus niger
The Black Buffalo is a large freshwater sucker fish native to North America, characterized by its dark coloration and robust body. It is the largest member of the buffalo fish family.
Black Buffalo at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ictiobus niger
- Typical size
- 15-25 inches, 5-15 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Black Buffalo inhabit large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs throughout the Mississippi River basin and Great Lakes region. They prefer deeper waters with soft bottoms and are typically caught by anglers using bottom fishing techniques with natural baits like worms, corn, or cut bait. They are often targeted by bow fishermen and are considered good table fare.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a black buffalo through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlack Buffalo questions people ask
Black Buffalo is Ictiobus niger.
A typical black buffalo runs 15-25 inches, 5-15 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every black buffalo you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Black Buffalo inhabit large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs throughout the Mississippi River basin and Great Lakes region. They prefer deeper waters with soft bottoms and are typically caught by anglers using bottom fishing techniques with natural baits like worms, corn, or cut bait. They are often targeted by bow fishermen and are considered good table fare. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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