The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bowman Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Bowman Lake
Bowman Lake spreads over about 1,720 acres in Flathead County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 5.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.7 miles. Its surface is about 4,030 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Whitefish, is about 29 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,030 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Montana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:43 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bowman Lake
- Whitefishabout 29 mi south
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Questions about Bowman Lake
What fish are in Bowman Lake?
Lakes like Bowman Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bowman Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Bowman Lake?
About 1,720 acres, with about 13.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bowman Lake?
Whitefish is about 29 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Bowman Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Bowman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
