Bow fisherman reports woman standing alone in lake at night. Commenters think they know why she’s there

An outdoor content creator shared a video of a lone woman standing in the middle of a lake during a nighttime bowfishing trip, prompting thousands of viewers to offer supernatural theories. There may be, however, a practical explanation. TikTok creator Full Draw Outdoors (@Fulldrawoutdoors0) shared the post in June 2026. The text over the video says the group spotted a woman standing alone in a remote part of a lake while they were out bowfishing.

Many viewers responded with jokes or references to folklore rather than attempts to identify the woman. Some commenters invoked Marie Laveau, the 19th-century New Orleans spiritual leader who became one of the best-known figures associated with Louisiana Voodoo.

Others mentioned La Llorona, a legendary figure from Mexican and broader Latin American folklore. Stories about La Llorona describe a ghostly woman who wanders near rivers or lakes while mourning her children. Others speculated it might have been staged.

The woman might be catfish “noodling”

One plausible explanation is she’s noodling for catfish. Noodling is a fishing technique in which participants place an arm into underwater holes or cavities to encourage a catfish to latch on before pulling it to the surface. The practice is legal in some states under specific regulations but remains prohibited or restricted in others.

The short clip never confirms whether the woman was fishing, wading, or doing something else entirely. Without additional information from the creator or the woman, her reason for standing in the water remains unknown.

One comment noted the footage felt like watching someone stand on the edge of a bridge or sleepwalking. “I really hope she is okay. Mental health is so important,” the comment said.

For now, the mystery continues to spark discussion online. Some viewers enjoy the folklore references, while noodling remains the most plausible explanation. The video itself offers no definitive answer, leaving social media users to fill in the blanks.

The footage does not identify the woman, explain why she was there, where it happened, or show what happened afterward. The circumstances shown in the video have not been independently verified.

Full Draw Outdoors regularly posts videos centered on bowfishing, freshwater fishing, and other outdoor activities, with many clips filmed at night from a fishing boat. While the account frequently features Florida waterways and wildlife, exactly where he spotted the woman is unclear.

Florida generally allows recreational harvest of freshwater catfish through lawful fishing methods. Anglers should always review current state regulations before attempting any technique.