Itasca County · lake · 9,196 acres
Bowstring Lake
Bowstring Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
Overcast
86°
70°
12 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
81°
66°
10 mph
25%
Sat
Clear
81°
61°
10 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Elbow Lake3.0 mi
- Egg Lake Impoundment3.4 mi
- Wilson Lake3.2 mi
- Portage Lake3.5 mi
- Taylor Lake3.1 mi
- Egg Lake4.6 mi
- Mushgee Lake5.0 mi
- Little Jessie Lake4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bowstring Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bowstring Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota 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 Bowstring Lake?+
Bowstring Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.