O. H. Ivie fishing

Fishing at O. H. Ivie is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1989, most often in July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and night for Flathead Catfish.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

46

Since 1989

Species recorded

9

Elevation

1,512.1 ft

Common questions

What fish are at O. H. Ivie?
Fishing O. H. Ivie is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 26 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 7 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Bluegill was last stocked July 1, 2016. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 1999. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is O. H. Ivie stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1989, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1989 and 2026.
How do you get on O. H. Ivie?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. Facilities include camping. Formed by S.W. Freese Dam on the Colorado and Concho Rivers, owned by the Colorado River Municipal Water District. Three recreation areas (Concho, Padgitt, Kennedy) each have a concrete ramp, camping, and picnicking. Day entry is $5 per vehicle; annual passes run $60 ($10 for seniors).

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

Formed by S.W. Freese Dam on the Colorado and Concho Rivers, owned by the Colorado River Municipal Water District. Three recreation areas (Concho, Padgitt, Kennedy) each have a concrete ramp, camping, and picnicking. Day entry is $5 per vehicle; annual passes run $60 ($10 for seniors).

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How O. H. Ivie is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 16 years between 1989 and 2026.

Fish at O. H. Ivie

Fishing O. H. Ivie is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 26 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Lone Star Bass and 7 more.

Largemouth Bass 26 plants
Plants
26 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Lone Star Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Bluegill 3 plants
Plants
3 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 2016

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 3 plants
Plants
3 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1999

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 3 plants
Plants
3 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1994

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Crappie 2 plants
Plants
2 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1991

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Flathead Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Flathead Catfish guide.

Smallmouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 46
Last stocked
July 1, 1990

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,6101989
  • 1,464,9171990
  • 5,090,4781991
  • 860,0501992
  • 400,0001994
  • 31,9961999
  • 19,9682001
  • 275,3442010
  • 34,0642011
  • 3,2712012
  • 383,4832014
  • 252,5952016
  • 185,7012017
  • 182,9992018
  • 389,2102019
  • 122,2052020
  • 197,8322021
  • 323,5642022
  • 305,3482023
  • 284,0872024
  • 335,0382025
  • 312,5892026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 234,503 – report
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 78,086 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 249,505 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 85,533 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 229,801 – report
July 1, 2024 Largemouth Bass 54,286 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 157,914 – report
July 1, 2023 Largemouth Bass 147,434 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 205,384 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 118,180 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 77,316 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 120,516 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 4,828 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 117,377 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 389,210 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 182,999 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 185,701 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 193,113 – report
July 1, 2016 Bluegill 59,482 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 383,483 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 3,271 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 34,064 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 8,143 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 267,201 – report
July 1, 2001 Largemouth Bass 19,968 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 31,496 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 250 – report
July 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 250 – report
July 1, 1994 Walleye 400,000 – report
July 1, 1992 Walleye 860,000 – report
July 1, 1992 Largemouth Bass 50 – report
July 1, 1991 Walleye 2,495,000 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 1,920,593 – report
July 1, 1991 Largemouth Bass 633 – report
July 1, 1991 Crappie 183,661 – report
July 1, 1991 Bluegill 103,335 – report
July 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 194,875 – report
July 1, 1991 Blue Catfish 192,381 – report
July 1, 1990 Bluegill 332,548 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 495,845 – report
July 1, 1990 Crappie 122,638 – report
July 1, 1990 Smallmouth Bass 120,802 – report
July 1, 1990 Flathead Catfish 3,013 – report
July 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 195,561 – report
July 1, 1990 Blue Catfish 194,510 – report
July 1, 1989 Largemouth Bass 3,610 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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