🐟 What fish can you catch in Dover?

Most commonly caught species around Dover , NJ : Largemouth bass - 54,994 reported catches Bluegill - 9,232 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,280 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,941 reported catches Chain pickerel - 5,644 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dover fishing reports?

The latest Dover , NJ fishing reports are: @LuredbyLuke reported a nice Northern pike at Passaic River . @CrankBaitDan reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir . @HighTideCo reported a nice Walleye at Lake Hopatcong . @dymmijig reported a nice Largemouth bass at Round Valley Reservoir . @dymmijig reported a nice Yellow perch at Round Valley Reservoir . .

Fishing in Dover, NJ

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dover, New Jersey?

Anglers in Dover , NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River , Lake Hopatcong , Musconetcong River , South Branch Raritan River , Bee Meadow Pond .

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

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New Jersey, United States

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Top fish species in Dover

Latest Dover fishing reports

Northern pike

Passaic River

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Black crappie

Orange Reservoir

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Walleye

Lake Hopatcong

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Largemouth bass

Round Valley Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Round Valley Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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White crappie

Rahway River East Branch

12 in · 1 lb 1 oz

White crappie

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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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 New Jersey 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.

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FAQ about Dover fishing

Anglers in Dover, NJ recommend these top fishing spots: Passaic River, Lake Hopatcong, Musconetcong River, South Branch Raritan River, and Bee Meadow Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Dover, NJ:

Largemouth bass - 54,994 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,232 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,280 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,941 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 5,644 reported catches

The latest Dover, NJ fishing reports are:

@LuredbyLuke reported a nice Northern pike at Passaic River.
@CrankBaitDan reported a nice Black crappie at Orange Reservoir.
@HighTideCo reported a nice Walleye at Lake Hopatcong.
@dymmijig reported a nice Largemouth bass at Round Valley Reservoir.
@dymmijig reported a nice Yellow perch at Round Valley Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover, NJ. 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: