Fishing For

Bowfin

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(191)

2K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Bowfin. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

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

Frenchman's Bay

Pickering, Ontario

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Unnamed / McKendree Rd Pond

Pasco County, Florida

Onslow County, North Carolina

Newton County, Texas

Mississippi River

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Mississippi River

Rock Island County, Illinois

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Top Baits For Catching Bowfin

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(958)

99 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1036)

62 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(120)

29 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner

4.0

(137)

25 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait

4.0

(29)

23 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

4.0

(88)

21 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

4.0

(48)

19 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner

4.0

(34)

9 Catches

Recently Caught Bowfin

The Texas Bassassinator

1 day ago

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Orange County, Texas

Early morning, slough bowfin.

Species Bowfin

5 likes

Aries Shi

1 day ago

•

Simcoe, Ontario

Nothing fancy. Just a kiddo bowfin enjoying the sunrise. #catchlog #catchnrelease #catchking

Species Bowfin

Weight 2 lb 8 oz

Gear 2

5 likes

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Miles R

2 days ago

•

Lake Hurron, Ontario

Unexpected

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

10 likes • 3 comments

Christopher Gregory

4 days ago

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Le Haut-Richelieu, Québec

Poisson castor avec senko 💪

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

12 likes • 2 comments

Robert Espinoza

3 days ago

•

Ottawa County, Michigan

Species Bowfin

Weight 7 lb 3 oz

Gear 1

2 likes

Devyn Godsey - Rice

6 days ago

•

Noble County, Indiana

#CatchKing

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb

3 likes • 2 comments

Robert Boldin

1 week ago

•

Erie County, Ohio

Back to back yaks, on the bowfin again today. Damn those things fight #catchking

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

9 likes • 1 comment

Robert Boldin

1 week ago

•

Erie County, Ohio

Oh what a great day on the yaks! FOUR bowfin, some real nice lmb's and the rando drum.

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

7 likes • 1 comment

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