Tazewell County · lake · 5 acres
Bowen Lake
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Bowen Lake is a lake in Tazewell County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
64°
15 mph
71%
Sat
Drizzle
69°
66°
19 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 40 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 120 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- West Lake2.8 mi
- Izaak Walton Lake4.5 mi
- Shepherd Pond5.0 mi
- Pine Lakes Country Club North Pond4.7 mi
- Pine Lakes Country Club South Pond4.8 mi
- Kennel Lake5.6 mi
- Lake Santa Fe5.5 mi
- Rich Lake4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bowen Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bowen Lake?+
Bowen Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Tazewell County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bowen Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Bowen Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bowen Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bowen Lake?+
Bowen Lake is a lake in Tazewell County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.