Size
2,712ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Hoover Reservoir
Walleye
Crappie
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
White bass
Overview
Hoover Reservoir Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Special Species Regulations
- Black Crappie: In Hoover Reservoir, for Black Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
- White Crappie: In Hoover Reservoir, for White Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
Weather
75°Feels like 75°
80°
63°
80°63°6:30 AM
8:44 PM
2 mph
Southwest
0 in
Rain
29.62 inHg
Stable
SundaySu
80° / 63°
MondayMo
79° / 57°
TuesdayTu
82° / 63°
WednesdayWe
84° / 65°
ThursdayTh
84° / 67°
FridayFr
82° / 67°
Moon Phase
August 02, 2026
85% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
SundaySu08/02
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
8-26 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
