Dove Lake

Dove Lake is a lake in Montgomery County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Dove Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Dove Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Dove Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Dove Lake

Fish reported from Dove Lake include bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and longear sunfish.

Bass

For Dove Lake largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill in Dove Lake are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Bullheads at Dove Lake will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dove Lake

Pick one kind of cover and fish it carefully, then compare it with a second cover type before moving far on Dove Lake. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Dove Lake before searching the middle.

When to Fish Dove Lake

On Dove Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Dove Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Dove Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.