Hanover Lake
Info / Jo Daviess County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 15.5 acres
Fishing Outlook
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.
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.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 800 |
Contact
815-745-3302
Description
Hanover Lake is a 15.5-acre impoundment with a maximum depth of 23 feet and an average depth of 8.2 feet.Site Regulations
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
