Lake Trout fishing at Below Bow Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 13 to 43 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Below Bow Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 13 to 43 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 43 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 43 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Below Bow Lake

Spring walleye on Below Bow Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Yellow Perch fishing at Below Bow Lake

Spring yellow perch on Below Bow Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Below Bow Lake

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Below Bow Lake

Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 43 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

How deep is Below Bow Lake?

Below Bow Lake is about 43 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Below Bow Lake?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Below Bow Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Below Bow Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Below Bow Lake?

For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.