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HANOVER BLUFF LAKE


Lake Information

County: JoDavies

Acreage: 16

Average Depth: 8.20 feet

Recreational Amenities

Boat Fishing? No

Boat Ramps? No

Boat Rental? No

Skiing? No

Swimming? No

Camping? No


There are no zebra mussels in this lake.


Fishing Outlook  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Good

A total of 54 Bluegills were collected ranging from 2.0 – 9.3", with 47 > stock size (3.1"). Average length was 6.5". Body condition values are above the 90th percentile range. Overall, the Bluegill population looks to be in great shape and seems to be a healthy population.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Excellent

A total of 111 Largemouth Bass were collected ranging from 3.1 – 20.2" in size, with 106 of those fish > stock size (7.9"). Average length was 13.1". Body condition values are above the 90th percentile. Overall, the Largemouth Bass population looks to be in great shape and seems to be a healthy population.

Location: Hanover Bluff Lake is located in Jo Daviess County within the Hanover Bluff State Fish and Wildlife Area. Hanover Bluff State Fish and Wildlife Area is immediately north of the Apple River Bridge on Rt. 84 and West Blanding Road. Take this road 1.5 miles south of intersection of Blanding and Hanover Hills roads, turn left on Hanover Hill to parking area.

Description: Hanover Bluff Lake is a 15.5 surface acre impoundment with a maximum depth of 23 feet and an average depth of 8.2 feet.

Additional Lake Information: 2 pole and line fishing only.

Site Regulations:
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 1 fish daily limit; 14˝ minimum length limit
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 fish daily limit; no minimum length limit
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit; no minimum length limit

Contact Information:
Hanover Bluff State Fish and Wildlife Area
815-745-3302
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Brennan Caputo
630-360-4181