Smallmouth buffalo spawn in the spring - consult the roughfish.com Sucker Spawning Chart for more information. All anglers will need to obtain a Texas Fishing license from the Accommodation recommendations can be provided upon request and we will assist you in making arrangements as much as possible. All necessary fishing equipment will be provided to help you catch one of these monster fish!
They are prevalent in Texas as well as other Southern states. He has guided people from all over the world in pursuit of the Smallmouth Buffalo in Texas. All Guided Fishing Sessions are located in Austin, Texas. He promotes the safety and health of the fish through CPR "Catch, Photograph, & Release".
Buffalo are actually not related to the carp (minnow) family but are more closely related to the sucker family.
It is similiar to the Bigmouth Buffalo, but is a bit smaller and is pink on the back. Wave Height : 1.9 ft See available charters. In Texas, Buffalo are the ultimate prize. Proudly created with Wix.com Keith Thompson "The Buffalo Whisperer" offers professional guided sessions for up to 2 anglers (with 2 guests) in the Austin area. You will get first hand experience and time with a true master fisherman when you book a guided fishing session with The Buffalo Whisperer.
Let us know your needs and we will see what we can do to help! There are three species of Buffalo that we fish for here in Texas, although they range in location and distribution. This fish prefers to live in clear streams with moderate to fast current, as well as some lakes and ponds with dense vegetation and silty bottom. Texas has some of the largest fresh water fish in the country - including the Smallmouth Buffalo also known as "Buffalo Carp". To catch this fish, you need Large rod/reel, and Large bait. "The hours that a person spends fishing are not deducted from their life" ~ Keith ThompsonSo you want to catch a big fish? Fully grown fish usually reach a length of around 40–60 cm (16–24 in) and typically weigh 2.5-7 kg (5-15 lb), but some can reach up to 90 cm (35 in) in length with a weight of up to 16 kg (35 lb).
Wave Height : 1.6 ft See available charters . Where drifting food (such as insect larvae or chunks of algae) are present and the water is clear, these bottom-feeders will take drifted baits well off the bottom, often suspended several feet up.
ETYMOLOGY: Ictiobus means bull fish. Smallmouth Buffalo are … 81°F.
Using tried and true techniques has allowed Keith to catch massive buffalo on a fairly regular basis, thus earning him his nickname. The Smallmouth Buffalo is a fish from Dua Ribu Lake.
Although the Smallmouth Buffalo is not actually a carp it is a member of the sucker family and the fishing techniques can be similar to carp fishing. Smallmouth buffalo reach eight years of age and total lengths of approximately 22 inches (Wrenn, 1969). Although similar to carp in many ways, the approach to catching them does need to be modified due to their incredibly 'shy bite' and relatively small mouth in comparison to an equally proportioned carp.
This fish is not uncommon, but is a little bit less common than the Bigmouth Buffalo. 77°F. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Rafinesque described the smallmouth buffalo in 1818. Closely resembling the carp in weight, size and overall appearance the Buffalo is a frequent target of carp anglers in the US due to their immense size. Weather Report. Short term fishing forecast for Buffalo .
Cloudy . We are coming up on the best time of year to catch the Smallmouth Buffalo - as the weather starts cooling down, the fish start to put on weight for the winter. The Smallmouth Buffalo is distinguished by its narrow but tall bluish-grey body with an arched back. He is, and always has been, truly passionate about his angling and there is no place he would rather be than by the water fishing for Carp or Buffalo.
Keith Thompson "The Buffalo Whisperer" offers professional guided sessions for up to 2 anglers (with 2 guests) in the Austin area. Here's the latest fishing and weather forecast for Buffalo . Buffalo Fishing Report . He has been instrumental in bringing European carp fishing to the USA and is a staunch advocate for the species as a legitimate sport fish. The Smallmouth Buffalo is distinguished by its narrow but tall bluish-grey body with an arched back. Smallmouth Buffalo will capitalize on whatever food is abundant.
Wind : 10 kts W . Smallmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus Bubalus) is a fish species similar to Common Carp that primarily inhabits the waters surrounding Mississippi River and Lake Michigan in the United States as well as other water systems where it has been introduced.
Wind : 12 kts S . Keith was one of the very first American Carp Society members which launched in 2003. Clear .