Amia calva
Fishing for Bowfin
32K logged catches • 216K followers
The bowfin is an excellent fighter, better than some highly rated game fish. The bowfin is considered a living fossil as the sole surviving representative of the Amiiformes.
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CGHOGHUNTERBROS, Fishbrain angler since 2017
Recently caught Bowfin
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Detailed Information
Fishing forecast
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Water type
Freshwater
Common length
21 in
Maximum age
30 years
IUCN Status
Least concern
Source: Fishbase
Top Baits
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