O.H. Ivie Reservoir

Coleman, Concho & Runnels Counties, Texas

A West Texas reservoir at the junction of the Colorado and Concho rivers, about 55 miles east of San Angelo. It is famous for trophy largemouth bass and has produced many ShareLunker fish over 13 pounds.

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Surface area19,149 acres

Max depth119 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●●

Flip jigs and soft plastics into flooded saltcedar and timber. For trophies, drag Carolina rigs or live bait on deep humps and drop-offs.

Crappie●●●○○

Standing timber holds fish. Often best at night under lights.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Live and cut bait work across the lake; blues and flatheads also present.

White Bass●●○○○

Troll crankbaits on the main lake near the dam. Numbers have been down in recent surveys.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Concho Recreation AreaFee
CRMWD area with Concho Marina, concrete ramps, camping. $5 day pass per vehicleDirections ↗
Kennedy Recreation AreaFee
CRMWD area with Elm Creek Marina, concrete ramp, camping. $5 day passDirections ↗
Padgitt Recreation AreaFee
CRMWD concrete ramp, camping, picnic area. $5 day passDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in O.H. Ivie Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Elm Creek MarinaNearby
Kennedy Recreation Area, O.H. Ivie(325) 357-4776 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Access is only through the three CRMWD parks; buy a day pass ($5 per vehicle) or annual pass.
Water levels change a lot with drought and rain; when the lake rises, bass move into flooded brush and saltcedar.
Zebra mussels are present. Clean, drain and dry your boat, livewells and gear before leaving; draining is required by law.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.