Fishing For

Bowfin

4.0

(210)

2.1K 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

Marion County, Florida

Unnamed / McKendree Rd Pond

Pasco County, Florida

Onslow County, North Carolina

Newton County, Texas

Mississippi River

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Essex County, New York

Top Baits For Catching Bowfin

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1069)

104 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1148)

64 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(127)

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 Plains Minnow

4.0

(50)

9 Catches

Recently Caught Bowfin

Sasha Pichushkin

1 day ago

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Marion County, Florida

Up and coming bowfin, smallest one I have seen

Species Bowfin

4 likes

Sasha Pichushkin

4 days ago

•

Marion County, Florida

Fatty bowfin hit pretty hard

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 6 oz

14 likes • 1 comment

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Caleb Carter

5 days ago

•

Leon County, Florida

Species Bowfin

2 likes

Caleb Carter

5 days ago

•

Leon County, Florida

Species Bowfin

1 like

Chris whiteH$K

1 week ago

•

Berkeley County, South Carolina

Bowfin patties

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 8 oz

Gear 2

24 likes • 1 comment

Brandon Bauer

1 week ago

•

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Species Bowfin

6 likes • 2 comments

Anthony Gooch

1 week ago

•

Pasco County, Florida

Species Bowfin

2 likes

Michael Gallison

1 week ago

•

Guilford County, North Carolina

Bowfin in oak hollow?

Species Bowfin

Weight 7 lb 2 oz

Gear 1

8 likes • 1 comment

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