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Gowan Lake

Gowan Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near St. Louis County.

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Fish species in Gowan Lake

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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