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Mowens Lake

Mowens Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, near Macoupin County.

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Mowens Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for Mowens Lake.

What to Expect at Mowens Lake

Mowens Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Mowens Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Mowens Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mowens Lake

On a first trip to Mowens, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Mowens Lake

Spring around Mowens is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Mowens can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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