FishCondishO.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX Fishing Report & Live Conditions
O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX fishing report
O.H. Ivie is a big, semi-arid impoundment on the Colorado River, and its sheer size and fluctuating water levels define how fish use it. Largemouth dominate the shallow creek arms and standing timber year-round, while the deeper main-lake humps and points concentrate fish during summer heat and winter cold. Catfish — blues and flatheads — run heavy through the submerged river channel and are the reservoir's most reliable all-season target. Walleye and chain pickerel are present but opportunistic; don't plan a trip around them. Panfish school tight to timber, and trout holdovers sometimes appear in cooler, deeper water during winter.
For bass, work the standing timber with Texas-rigged plastics and swimbaits when water temps climb into the upper 70s, and drop finesse rigs straight down onto humps when fish go deep in summer. In spring, staging fish stack on secondary creek-arm points before pushing shallow — follow warming water by working shallower as temps rise past 60 degrees. Catfish respond well to cut shad drifted along the old river channel bottom. When lake levels drop and creek arms narrow, fish compress near the last remaining timber and deeper bends — that concentration effect is your best friend on this water.
O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX river flow
The closest active USGS gauge to O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX is Colorado Rv nr Stacy, TX (site 08136700), about 7.4 miles away. It drains roughly 24,193 square miles. Flow is the single best predictor of where fish sit in moving water, so it is worth knowing what normal looks like before you read today's number.
In July, this gauge typically runs about 13 cfs.
| Month | Median flow |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 cfs |
| Feb | 7 cfs |
| Mar | 7 cfs |
| Apr | 13 cfs |
| May | 16 cfs |
| Jun | 17 cfs |
| Jul | 13 cfs |
| Aug | 13 cfs |
| Sep | 15 cfs |
| Oct | 9 cfs |
| Nov | 8 cfs |
| Dec | 8 cfs |
Median flow from the USGS daily-statistics record. For the live flow, gage height, water temperature, and today's fishing score, open the O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX dashboard.
What's biting near O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX
The species most likely to be feeding the main-lake humps, creek arms, and standing timber: largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, chain pickerel, catfish, and panfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX?
The species bite forecast for O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX covers what's likely feeding there, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, chain pickerel, catfish, and panfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX?
Dawn and dusk are usually the most productive windows on the main-lake humps, creek arms, and standing timber, particularly when the barometric pressure is steady or falling. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX?
Spring and fall are typically strongest on the main-lake humps, creek arms, and standing timber as water temperatures sit in the productive range, with summer fishing best early and late in the day. It varies year to year, so check the live conditions before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX?
FishCondish combines wind, water level, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for O.H. Ivie Reservoir, TX
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: