You can catch bowfin in the shallows in May/June in the lakes they inhabit.
I have caught them in the Honey Harbour area while chasing pike and crappies.
I have found them in the kind of areas where you will see bass spawning a little later on.
Have caught them on spinnerbaits and spoons.
My List:
Blue and Black Marlin
Rooster Fish
Bluefin Tuna
Shark: Tiger, Mako, Hammerhead, White
Nile Perch
Mahseer
Taiman
Bull Trout