when is the best time of year to start bowfishing?

[t3]

i was just wondering when is the best time of year to start bowfishing?

[Bulzeye]

It's easiest to find fish starting around April and May, at least in IL. Warmer climates will have a longer activity period, and may start earlier. Down toward the tropics, and the Southern coastal states, they do it all year. Up North you have tochip a hole in the ice.

[PSEarcher149]

I usually start around April or May. That's when the carp in my lake start to spawn so they move in closer to shore.

[Fishhunter]

I get out as soon as it's warm enough for me to stand it. Bu tI go by day, so it's ear;ier than if by night. Usually March early April.

[duckdog132]

when there is no ice is the best time. i think. tried it once last winter here in illinoisbut the arrow wouldnt go through the ice..lol seriously though april is my best time i think may is good too

[SouthTxBowfisher]

Starts in April here in SouthTexas.

[bowtech die hard]

as soon as the ice is off.

[KBI-PREZ]

Well Bowfisher would start by saying no ice leets go, and if you can see fish hes ready so anytime of the year is good with Uncle Davy......

[Mark S]

A few weeks ago we stopped by one of my favorite areas on the DesPlaines. We were surprised to see a lot of shad jumping. Usually when we see the shad jumping there's a gar not too far behind. I'd be out there at night right now if only my boat was finished.