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Buffumville Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Massachusetts. Its recorded surface area is approximately 200 acres. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Pumpkinseed. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Assawompset Pond, Quabbin Reservoir, and Walden Pond are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Buffumville Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 5:01 PM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (83/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the northwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 61° | 58° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 47° | 53° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 61°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 58°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 52°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 50°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 49°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 48°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 47°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 45°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 44°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 0% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 62% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 0% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 66° | 42° | 63° | 45° | 62° | 54° | 67° | 52° | 67° | 48° | 60° | 40° | 58° |
| Wind | W 6 to 13 mph | W 12 mph | W 8 mph | NW 5 mph | NE 2 mph | S 2 to 7 mph | E 7 mph | N 8 mph | NW 5 mph | SW 5 to 9 mph | W 10 mph | NW 12 mph | NW 8 mph | NW 8 mph |
| Gusts | 31 mph | 28 mph | 28 mph | 10 mph | 4 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 22 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 98% | 68% | 7% | 45% | 49% | 21% | 11% | 8% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Buffumville Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 57.4°F at QUINAPOXET RIVER AT CANADA MILLS NEAR HOLDEN, MA (18.1 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:30 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the west. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 28 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (76/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 20 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts to 28 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Buffumville Lake is a picturesque freshwater reservoir in MA known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Buffumville Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:15 PM EDT