Fishing Lake Bowen

AKA: Lake William C. Bowen

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Lake Bowen, SC

Popular Fish Species Lake Bowen, SC

Lake Bowen Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Like most bass lakes, fishing in Lake Bowen for largemouth bass can run hot and cold at times. Lately the fishing has been a bit slow due to a previous fish kill. However, fishing is looking to bounce back in a big way. Often, big bass are being caught as they have an abundant food supply and plenty of cover for both baitfish and bass. It is a popular lake for bass tournaments. When the bite is good, bass are typically shallow and aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Bowen on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Crappie Fishing

Fishing at Lake Bowen is enhanced by the fact that both black crappie and white crappie reside in the lake, and crappie are a very popular species this year. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is very good this year at Lake Bowen. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie and bluegill at Lake Bowen in South Carolina.

Near the northern border of the central part of the state, Lake Bowen is a 1,500-acre lake with healthy abundant schools of bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Fishing enthusiasts can cruise the 33 miles of shoreline in search of shallow fish, or work the deeper regions of the lake when the fish move deep.

Much of the lake is lined with boat docks, a favorite hiding place for bass and crappie. The bass fishing is good enough to be a popular lake for bass tournaments. Some unimproved areas do allow access to the shore for fishing from the bank.

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Lake Bowen Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lake Bowen Landing Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, at the south end of the Road 9 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.