Noble County · lake · 32 acres
Bowen Lake
Stocked 13× since 1978 · Indiana DNR
Bowen Lake is a lake in Noble County, Indiana — most recently on Oct 1, 1998. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana 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
Partly cloudy
83°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
86°
67°
9 mph
7%
Sat
Showers
77°
69°
14 mph
68%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 1998 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 354 | 8.71" | |
| — 1996 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8.4" | |
| — 1994 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 9.8" | |
| — 1992 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8" | |
| — 1990 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8.4" | |
| — 1988 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8.5" | |
| — 1986 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | 8.7" | |
| — 1985 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Bluegill | 1,750 | ||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 355 | ||
| Nov 1 | Largemouth Bass | 714 | ||
| Nov 1 | Redear Sunfish | 1,750 | ||
| — 1981 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 350 | ||
| — 1978 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Channel Catfish | 385 | ||
When does Bowen Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 1978, stocking here peaks in October and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Dock Lake0.3 mi
- Finster Lakes0.4 mi
- Sand Lake0.7 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Weber Lake0.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2003
- Jessie-Ca Lake1.1 mi
- Krieger Lake0.9 mi
- Long Lake1.0 mi
- Sucker Lake1.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bowen Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Bowen Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 1978, stocking at Bowen Lake peaks in October and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bowen Lake?+
Yes — Indiana 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 Noble County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Oct 1, 1998 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.