Bow Fishing Spots

[Metroguy99]

I have recently purchased the spool and arrow need for a bow fishing excursion. Although i dont have a very good shot, i am looking for some area ponds/lakes with large carp populations. I have been thinking of going over to Harriet.

Thanks for your suggestions

[Guest]

Metro,
Keller Lake USED to be good for that BUT they haven't cleaned the lake so now its REALLY weedy and dirty. BUT there are still some spots at Keller for bow fishing

[Doonbuggy]

I'll offer three suggestions based on what I've seen:

1. North shore of Harriet.
2. SW corner of Medicine (were absolutely everywhere on 6/4)
3. Tanagers and Maxwell on Tonka. Again, everywhere, but this was earlier in the spring.

From past experience you might try north arm on Tonka as well. I remember they were so crazy they crashed into my boat in the milfoil.

DB

[Guest]

I'd try Basset Creek Park in Crystal. We used to go down there and catch (by line) and spear tons of them. There is a creek area and a medium sized pond area. Its east of Douglas Drive on 32ND Ave. There are a few parking spots. Good luck!

[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 06-13-2004).]

[vern]

Harriet is loaded with big carp, but I doubt that it's legal to bowhunt them. Too many people around & too many restrictions. There are lots of big carp cruising the shallows on Harriet right now & the water is clear. Great option if it's legal. Good luck, Vern

[Kab Dreamin]

North Arm is loaded with spawning carp. They are up so shallow that they are half out of the water. Remember, there is no limit so.....STICK 'EM.......BY THE HUNDREDS! As if you can't tell, I am not one of those who extolls the virtues of the carp.

[LuckBites]

White Bear lake in the creek next to the Ramsey beach. I use to bow fish here once a year when the go into the creek for spawning. It was always the 2nd or 3rd week in June when the water temp get to 68+. With the later spring I bet they are about to move in. I found this spot while biking and there was a guy with a flatbed trailer who had a pile of hundreds! The more you take the merrier