Dover, IL Fishing Trip — December
Your Dover, IL Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 33°F / Low 17°F2.4" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
December Weather in Dover
33°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
32 Guides Near Dover
No guides are based in Dover, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
Illinois Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$31.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout and salmon stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Largemouth Bass regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In the Illinois River and its tributaries, there is no length limit.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Walleye regulations may vary by location. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing guide for site-specific regulations.




