Dover, OH Fishing Trip — April

Your Dover, OH Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 42°F5.2" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Dover

63°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

101 Guides Near Dover

No guides are based in Dover, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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.

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

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Species Regulations

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)

Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)

Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Applies to combined total of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Some areas may have specific regulations.

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