The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
O. H. Ivie Reservoir
Concho County, Texas · 19,100 acres (29.9 sq mi)
67°F water, calm this morning.
About O. H. Ivie Reservoir
O. H. Ivie Reservoir spreads over 19,100 acres in Concho County, Texas. It was made by S.W. Freese Dam on the Colorado and Concho Rivers. O.H. Ivie Reservoir was formed in 1990 at the confluence of the Colorado and Concho Rivers and is well known among anglers for its trophy largemouth bass.
It stretches about 10.6 miles end to end with roughly 66 miles of shoreline. At about 1,510 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 119 ft at its deepest. Paint Rock is about 9.4 miles west. San Angelo, the nearest city, is about 39 miles west.
- Size
- 19,100 acres (29.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 119 ft
- Shoreline
- About 66 miles
- End to end
- About 10.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,510 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- S.W. Freese Dam, Colorado and Concho Rivers
- County
- Concho County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in O. H. Ivie Reservoir
The fish here: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. With the surface at 67°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 5:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near O. H. Ivie Reservoir
- Paint Rockabout 9.4 mi west
- Ballingerabout 13 mi northwest
- Edenabout 21 mi southwest
- Colemanabout 22 mi northeast
- San Angelonearest city, about 39 mi west
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Questions about O. H. Ivie Reservoir
What fish are in O. H. Ivie Reservoir?
O. H. Ivie Reservoir holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is O. H. Ivie Reservoir?
About 119 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is O. H. Ivie Reservoir?
19,100 acres, with about 66 miles of shoreline.
What town is near O. H. Ivie Reservoir?
Paint Rock is about 9.4 miles west; Ballinger is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at O. H. Ivie Reservoir today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
O. H. Ivie Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
