Bill Lowen
Contributor
Biography
Years as a full-time pro angler: 20
Signature technique/strength: Swim jig
Home waters: Ohio River
Favorite place to fish: Ohio River
Career highlights: Bill is a veteran angler who had three runner-up finishes in Elite events (Old Hickory Lake 2008, Clear Lake 2010, Chesapeake Bay 2015) before capturing his first blue trophy at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake. He captured his second blue trophy at the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River.
Did you know: Bill has gone by the nickname “Turtle” since he was a kid.
Signature technique/strength: Swim jig
Home waters: Ohio River
Favorite place to fish: Ohio River
Career highlights: Bill is a veteran angler who had three runner-up finishes in Elite events (Old Hickory Lake 2008, Clear Lake 2010, Chesapeake Bay 2015) before capturing his first blue trophy at the 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake. He captured his second blue trophy at the 2025 FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River.
Did you know: Bill has gone by the nickname “Turtle” since he was a kid.