Fishing For

Bowfin

4.0

(210)

2.2K Catches

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Average Length

1.8 ft

Maximum Length

3.6 ft

Maximum Weight

21.5 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

59.0 - 68.0 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Bowfin

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Marion County, Florida

18 Catches

No Rating (0)

Unnamed / McKendree Rd Pond

Pasco County, Florida

Onslow County, North Carolina

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Essex County, New York

14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Bowfin

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1074)

104 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1153)

64 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(128)

32 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner

4.0

(146)

25 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait

4.0

(29)

23 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

4.0

(96)

21 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

4.0

(49)

19 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner

4.0

(37)

9 Catches

Recently Caught Bowfin

Bass Daddy

1 week ago

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Jackson County, Arkansas

Been a bit since I caught a big bowfin last time I caught one it was 11 pounds this one is 4 pounds they are getting hig this year

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 5 oz

Gear 1

2 likes

Bass Daddy

1 week ago

•

Jackson County, Arkansas

It's been a while since I caught a bowfin i missed the way they fight

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 5 oz

Gear 1

1 like

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Charles Southall

1 week ago

•

Jackson County, Arkansas

Caught this bowfin this morning on garlic scented night crawlers. Missed one on the catfish rod. Hope y’all are catching some fish. Good luck fishing.

Species Bowfin

3 likes

Sasha Pichushkin

2 weeks ago

•

Marion County, Florida

Up and coming bowfin, smallest one I have seen

Species Bowfin

4 likes

Sasha Pichushkin

2 weeks ago

•

Marion County, Florida

Fatty bowfin hit pretty hard

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 6 oz

14 likes • 1 comment

Caleb Carter

2 weeks ago

•

Leon County, Florida

Species Bowfin

2 likes

Caleb Carter

2 weeks ago

•

Leon County, Florida

Species Bowfin

1 like

Chris whiteH$K

3 weeks ago

•

Berkeley County, South Carolina

Bowfin patties

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 8 oz

Gear 2

26 likes • 1 comment

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