🐟 What fish can you catch in Dover?

Most commonly caught species around Dover , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,475 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 592 reported catches Channel catfish - 589 reported catches Bluegill - 455 reported catches Freshwater drum - 318 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dover fishing reports?

The latest Dover , IL fishing reports are: @kraigkarzin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @Sunnyfishes08 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @Sunnyfishes08 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @jeffschwankejr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @wyatts9944 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Mendota . .

Fishing in Dover, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dover, Illinois?

Anglers in Dover , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Hennepin Canal , Green River , Mendota Creek , Walnut Park District's Ross Nature Preserve .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Dover?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover , IL . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Dover?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dover , IL was a 12 ft / 2.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @luisfonseca75098364 at Black Oak Lake on April 6, 2014 .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Dover?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Dover , IL was a 2 ft / 8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @BV20 at Coon Creek on March 16, 2024 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Dover?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dover , IL was a 46 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @drake-carrico at I & M Canal on June 7, 2014 .

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Dover

Latest Dover fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Mendota

6 in · 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

White bass

Starved Rock Pool (Illinois River)

length · weight

Black crappie

I & M Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

16 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Dover

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°26′2.4″N 89°23′46″W

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FAQ about Dover fishing

Anglers in Dover, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Hennepin Canal, Green River, Mendota Creek, and Walnut Park District's Ross Nature Preserve.

Most commonly caught species around Dover, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,475 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 592 reported catches
Channel catfish - 589 reported catches
Bluegill - 455 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 318 reported catches

The latest Dover, IL fishing reports are:

@kraigkarzin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@Sunnyfishes08 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@Sunnyfishes08 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@jeffschwankejr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@wyatts9944 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Mendota.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dover, IL was a 12 ft / 2.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @luisfonseca75098364 at Black Oak Lake on April 6, 2014.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Dover, IL was a 2 ft / 8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @BV20 at Coon Creek on March 16, 2024.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dover, IL was a 46 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @drake-carrico at I & M Canal on June 7, 2014.