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WASHINGTON PARK LAKE - BOWEN
Lake Information
County: Tazewell
Acreage: 6
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Electric only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | Only 2 black crappie were sampled from 7.9 to 9.6 inches in length. The body condition of these fish was only average. | |
Poor | The bluegill population was sampled by 13 fish in fall electrofishing survey. They ranged in size from 2 to 6.3 inches in length with a poor body condition rating of 80. The current bluegill population is rated as poor. A future improvement in the bass population size structure and annual aquatic vegetation control should help the bluegill size structure. | |
Developing | The channel catfish population was not sampled in the electrofishing survey in 2017. A channel catfish stocking is anticipated for the fall of 2018. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit. | |
Good | The largemouth bass population was evaluated by electrofishing. The population appears to be defined by a high percentage of fish from 8.0 to 13.5 inches in length. The body condition of these fish was only average. The collection rate indicates a high density. Site Regulation: 12” to 15" protected slot limit; 3 fish daily limit. | |
Average | Redear sunfish in our sampling ranged from 3.5 to 8.7 inches in length. The average body condition of these fish was good. | |
Location: Bowen Lake is located in Tazewell County approximately 1 mile north of Washington at the junction of Route 24 and the Washington, Metamora blacktop. The lake is the property of the Washington Park District.
Description: Bowen is a borrow pit of 5.8 acres in size, maximum depth is 64 feet. The entire shoreline is accessible to shore anglers.
Contact Information: Washington Park District: 309-444-9413IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Bushman309-435-1010
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