Leelanau County · lake · 8 acres
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a lake in Leelanau County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
85°
69°
11 mph
13%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
64°
7 mph
57%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
60°
14 mph
21%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Brooks Lake2.3 mi
- Gilbert Lake3.6 mi
- Polack Lake3.7 mi
- Armstrong Lake3.9 mi
- Wells Lake3.9 mi
- Fisher Lake3.9 mi
- Courson Lake4.8 mi
- Glen Lake3.7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bow Lake?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Bow Lake?+
Bow Lake is a lake in Leelanau County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.