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Dover Reservoir

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New Jersey, United States

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 8 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Dover Reservoir is a lake located in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Flathead catfish.

Location

40°52′20.1″N 74°34′20.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Dover Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Dover Reservoir, NJ

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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Cities nearby

Dover

1.1 miles away

Victory Gardens

1.5 miles away

Wharton

2.0 miles away

Randolph

2.1 miles away

Kenvil

2.7 miles away

Mount Hope

3.4 miles away

Roxbury

4.2 miles away

Denville

4.5 miles away

Succasunna

4.6 miles away

Mount Arlington

4.7 miles away

White Meadow Lake

4.8 miles away

Mount Tabor

5.0 miles away

Landing

5.2 miles away

Ledgewood

5.2 miles away

Brookside

5.4 miles away

Morris Plains

5.5 miles away

Hibernia

6.1 miles away

Rainbow Lakes

6.2 miles away

Port Morris

6.3 miles away

Lake Hopatcong

6.4 miles away

Mountain Lakes

7.0 miles away

Rockaway

7.2 miles away

Lake Telemark

7.3 miles away

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FAQ about Dover Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Dover Reservoir located?
Dover Reservoir is a lake located in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°52′20.1″N 74°34′20.2″W
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🎣 Where on Dover Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Dover Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Dover Reservoir?
The most common species in Dover Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest Dover Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Dover Reservoir fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Dover Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Dover Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Scup, and Winter flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Dover Reservoir?

Fishing in New Jersey requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In New Jersey, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 70 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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