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BOWEN LAKE
Lake Information
County: Tazewell
Acreage: 6
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Electric only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? No
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2022 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
120 |
2022 |
Largemouth Bass |
Adult |
40 |
Additional information for stocking on Bowen Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | The high bass density has provided good predatory control on the crappie present in the lake. This has resulted in a low-density crappie population ranging from 9-11”. | |
Poor | The bluegill population is currently rated as poor with most fish falling in the 3"-6" size range. A future improvement in the bass population size structure will help the bluegill size structure. | |
Developing | Bowen Lake is stocked with 8-10” channel catfish on an annual basis. | |
Fair | The largemouth bass population continues to be defined by a high percentage of fish from 8 – 13 inches with few bass over 14 inches collected in surveys. Multiple stockings of bass over 14 inches have occurred in recent years to try and balance the size structure of the bass population. | |
Average | Redear sunfish in our sampling ranged from 3.5 to 8 inches in length in good body condition. | |
Location: Bowen Lake is located in Tazewell County approximately 1 mile north of Washington at the junction of Route 24 and the Washington, Metamora blacktop. The lake is the property of the Washington Park District.
Description: Bowen is a borrow pit of 5 acres in size, maximum depth is 35 feet. The entire shoreline is accessible to shore anglers.
Additional Lake Information: All fish 2 Pole and line fishing only.
Site Regulations:
Large or smallmouth bass: 12” to 15" protected slot limit - 3 fish daily limit
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Walleye: 15" minimum - 1 fish daily
Boating Regulations
- Boating permits can be purchased at the Administration Office located at 105 S. Spruce St.
- Only boats 18ft or smaller allowed.
- Electric trolling motors only no gas motors allowed on boats.
Other Site Regulations
- No minnows as bait.
- No swimming, ice fishing or ice skating.
Contact Information: Washington Park District: 309-444-9413IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Bushman309-435-1010
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