The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Bowen
Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
60°F water, level 815 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Bowen
Lake Bowen is a reservoir in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, covering 1,530 acres. It sits on the South Pacolet River. The largest lake in Spartanburg County and a public drinking-water supply.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 810 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 41 ft. The nearest town, Inman, is about 3.8 miles south. The closest city is Greenville, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 41 ft
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- South Pacolet River
- County
- Spartanburg County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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 South Carolina, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 60°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bowen
- Inmanabout 3.8 mi south
- Inman Millsabout 4.1 mi south
- Boiling Springsabout 4.5 mi southeast
- Landrumabout 6.3 mi northwest
- Greenvillenearest city, about 23 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Bowen
What fish are in Lake Bowen?
Lakes like Lake Bowen usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bowen?
About 41 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Bowen?
1,530 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bowen?
Inman is about 3.8 miles south; Inman Mills is about 4.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bowen today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bowen on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
