Fishing Guides in Dover, New Hampshire
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What's Biting in Dover
5 species reported in the Dover area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Dover, NH
Fishing in Dover in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Dover — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Dover in February
1 species is active in and around Dover in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in March
5 species are active in and around Dover in March: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in April
5 species are active in and around Dover in April: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in May
5 species are active in and around Dover in May: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in June
5 species are active in and around Dover in June: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in July
5 species are active in and around Dover in July: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in August
3 species are active in and around Dover in August: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in September
5 species are active in and around Dover in September: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in October
4 species are active in and around Dover in October: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in November
2 species are active in and around Dover in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Dover's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Dover in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Dover — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Dover
Dover, New Hampshire offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Dover
Brown Trout
Brown trout fishing near Dover, NH, centers around the Salmon Falls River and its tributaries. This region provides a classic New England trout stream experience.
Full brown trout guide for Dover →Walleye
While not a primary walleye destination, there are some opportunities to target walleye in the larger lakes and reservoirs near Dover, NH, such as Great East Lake. These bodies of water provide the deeper, cooler water that walleye prefer, along with ample forage.
Full walleye guide for Dover →Largemouth Bass
Dover, New Hampshire, offers some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing, especially in the tidal portions of the Bellamy and Cocheco Rivers, and in nearby freshwater bodies like Willand Pond. The unique aspect here is the mix of brackish and freshwater environments, leading to healthy, aggressive bass.
Full largemouth bass guide for Dover →Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass fishing near Dover, NH, is best pursued in the larger rivers like the Salmon Falls and the tidal portions of the Piscataqua River. What makes this area special is the combination of rocky structure and current that smallmouth love.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Dover →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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Types of Fishing in Dover
Inshore
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