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
76°Feels like 76°
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66°
--66°7:09 AM
7:45 PM
2 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.83 inHg
Stable
SaturdaySa
-- / 66°
SundaySu
84° / 56°
MondayMo
74° / 56°
TuesdayTu
83° / 66°
WednesdayWe
87° / 68°
ThursdayTh
84° / 63°
Moon Phase
September 12, 2026
2% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
SaturdaySa09/12
SundaySu09/13
MondayMo09/14
TuesdayTu09/15
WednesdayWe09/16
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
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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
