Bowen Lake
Info / Tazewell County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 6 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
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.
Black Crappie
Good
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 in size from 9-11 inches.
Redear Sunfish
Average
Redear Sunfish in our sampling ranged from 3.5 to 8 inches in length and showed good body condition.
Channel Catfish
Developing
Bowen Lake is stocked with 8-10 inch Channel Catfish on an annual basis.
Bluegill
Poor
The Bluegill population is currently rated as poor with most fish falling in the 3 - 6 inch size range. A future improvement in the bass population size structure will help the Bluegill size structure.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 120 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 120 |
Contact
309-444-9413
Description
Bowen is a borrow pit of 5 acres in size, maximum depth is 35 feet. The entire shoreline is accessible to shore anglers.Site Regulations
Boating Regulations: Boating permits can be purchased at the Administration Office located at 105 S. Spruce Street. Only boats 18 feet 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.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and less than 15 inches; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
