Bowman Lake

Bowman Lake is a lake in Sherman County, Nebraska with 10 acres.

On Bowman Lake, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Bowman Lake

Fish listed for Bowman Lake include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Bowman Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Bowman Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Bowman Lake, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

How the Seasons Change Bowman Lake

Spring on Bowman Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Bowman Lake is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Bowman Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bowman Lake

Make the first trip to Bowman Lake easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.