Fishing For

Bowfin

4.0

(206)

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

Lake Ontario, Ontario

19 Catches

No Rating (0)

Unnamed / McKendree Rd Pond

Pasco County, Florida

Onslow County, North Carolina

La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Essex County, New York

Ashtabula County, Ohio

14 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Bowfin

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1048)

104 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1120)

64 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(123)

31 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner

4.0

(140)

25 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spinnerbait

4.0

(29)

23 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

4.0

(90)

21 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

4.0

(48)

19 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water White sucker

4.0

(18)

9 Catches

Recently Caught Bowfin

Kaleb Newsome

4 days ago

•

Wayne County, North Carolina

Species Bowfin

6 likes

Canadian_ Fishingflorida

6 days ago

•

Hillsborough County, Florida

Another BOWFIN!!!!!!!!!

Species Bowfin

14 likes • 2 comments

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Benji Breyfogle

1 week ago

•

Leon County, Florida

Species Bowfin

19 likes • 4 comments

Ira sherman

1 week ago

•

Polk County, Florida

Just in.... Nice 25" bowfin weighing almost 5 lbs.....oh yes, forget live worms, it's all about minnows today😁😁🤣 He needs a bath🤣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟😂

Species Bowfin

Weight 4 lb 14 oz

Gear 1

15 likes • 6 comments

Adriana Dixson

1 week ago

•

Osceola County, Florida

Species Bowfin

Weight 8 lb

6 likes

brooks thomas

2 weeks ago

•

Rankin County, Mississippi

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

6 likes

Canadian_ Fishingflorida

3 weeks ago

•

Hillsborough County, Florida

My first bowfin caught it on a shiner tail

Species Bowfin

Gear 1

17 likes • 2 comments

Canadian_ Fishingflorida

2 weeks ago

•

Hillsborough County, Florida

My friend caught one too let’s goooo

Species Bowfin

9 likes • 2 comments

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