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O.H. IVIE RESERVOIR

O.H. Ivie Reservoir Fishing Guide

O.H. Ivie is a deep, timber- and structure-rich West Texas reservoir whose modern identity is dominated by trophy Largemouth Bass. Release-quality guidance must also preserve its unusual lake-specific bass rule, current low-water access risk and zebra-mussel requirements.

FISH OF O.H. IVIE RESERVOIR

Fish of O.H. Ivie Reservoir

Tap a fish to open its O.H. Ivie Reservoir guide and learn more about the species found here.

Lake Monkey artwork of Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

TX state record18.18 lbLake Fork · 1992
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Lake Monkey artwork of Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

TX state record36.50 lbPedernales River · 1965
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Lake Monkey artwork of Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish

TX state record121.50 lbTexoma · 2004
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Lake Monkey artwork of Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

TX state record98.50 lbPalestine · 1998
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Lake Monkey artwork of Black Crappie

Black Crappie

TX state record4.00 lbToledo Bend · 2002
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Lake Monkey artwork of White Crappie

White Crappie

TX state record4.56 lbNavarro Mills · 1968
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Lake Monkey artwork of Bluegill

Bluegill

TX state record2.02 lbLampasas River · 1999
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Lake Monkey artwork of Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

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Lake Monkey artwork of White Bass

White Bass

TX state record5.56 lbColorado River · 1977
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Freshwater state records sourced from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — State Freshwater Records: Rod and Reel. Records can change; check the official lists for the latest information.
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O.H. Ivie Reservoir maps & depthOpen the lake map, depth information and official mapping resources.O.H. Ivie Reservoir boat rampsFind launch sites, public access and practical ramp information.O.H. Ivie Reservoir Lake HubFind guides, food, services and useful trip-planning information.O.H. Ivie Reservoir events & tournamentsSee upcoming fishing tournaments and other worthwhile lake-area events.
CURRENT FISHING REPORT

Official fishing source

TPWD durable O.H. Ivie guidance ↗
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Fishing license

Open Texas fishing license information
  • A valid Texas fishing license/package is generally required unless an exemption applies.
  • O.H. Ivie has lake-specific harvest exceptions valid for the current 2026–27 Outdoor Annual period.

Official regulations

O.H. Ivie current special regulationsCurrent site-specific rules valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027.
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Fish consumption information

Texas DSHS lists O.H. Ivie Reservoir among public waters that were tested without a consumption advisory (2005 sampling). That is not a guarantee of future conditions; check the current DSHS advisory/ban pages before eating fish.

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Special rules, lake level, ramp usability, zebra-mussel requirements and health guidance can change. Refresh TPWD, CRMWD and Texas DSHS before release or a long trip.