Gowan Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Gowan Lake covers about 134 acres.
What to Expect at Gowan Lake
Gowan Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Gowan Lake
Fish reported from Gowan Lake include northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Gowan, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Gowan, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Gowan, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Gowan Lake
On a first trip to Gowan, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Gowan Lake
Spring at Gowan 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 at Gowan can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.