🐟 What fish can you catch in Dover Plains?

Most commonly caught species around Dover Plains , NY : Largemouth bass - 21,059 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,783 reported catches Bluegill - 3,494 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,962 reported catches Brown trout - 1,769 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dover Plains fishing reports?

The latest Dover Plains , NY fishing reports are: @jacob.padilla reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ball Pond . @j.lamp reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Woodbine Pond . @lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass . @willyb reported a nice Tiger trout at Macedonia Brook . @PeteCatches reported a nice Brook trout at Naugatuck River . .

Fishing in Dover Plains, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dover Plains, New York?

Anglers in Dover Plains , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Wappingers Creek , Fishkill Creek , Lake Waramaug .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover Plains , NY . 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 Bluegill caught in Dover Plains?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Dover Plains , NY was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Dover Plains

Latest Dover Plains fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ball Pond

15 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Woodbine Pond

8 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Tiger trout

Macedonia Brook

18 in · 2 lb

Brook trout

Naugatuck River

12 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Lake Lillinonah

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Wappingers Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Casse

length · weight

Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Dover Plains

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 York 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 7th, 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°44′22.2″N 73°34′23.9″W

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FAQ about Dover Plains fishing

Anglers in Dover Plains, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Wappingers Creek, Fishkill Creek, and Lake Waramaug.

Most commonly caught species around Dover Plains, NY:

Largemouth bass - 21,059 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,783 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,494 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,962 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,769 reported catches

The latest Dover Plains, NY fishing reports are:

@jacob.padilla reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ball Pond.
@j.lamp reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Woodbine Pond.
@lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@willyb reported a nice Tiger trout at Macedonia Brook.
@PeteCatches reported a nice Brook trout at Naugatuck River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover Plains, NY. 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 Plains, NY was a 8 ft / 99.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jll at Lake Kenosia on April 15, 2019.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Dover Plains, NY was a 13 ft / 100.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @marcwhite1981 at Croton Falls Reservoir on October 15, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Dover Plains, NY was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020.