Omaha City Reservoir
Info / Gallatin County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Carry in only; Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 22 acres
Fishing Outlook
Channel Catfish
Good
Anglers continue to report good catches of Channel Catfish. Many fish reported and collected duringsampling surveys are 16 inches or better.
Bluegill
Good
Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 5.5 and 7.5 inches.
Largemouth Bass
Fair
Many fish between 0.5 to 1.0 pound are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers.
Crappie spp.
Fair
Black and white crappie are present in Omaha City Reservoir and fishing as reported from anglers has been fair. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 662 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 396 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 600 |
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Description
Omaha City Reservoir was constructed by the damming of an unnamed stream in 1964 to create a potable water supply for the village. In 2002 the village converted to well water and the reservoir is no longer used as a primary water source. Omaha City Reservoir has a surface area of 22 acres, a maximum depth of 16 feet, and an average depth of 7 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a shoreline distance of approximately 1.0 mile.Fishery History
Recent survey data suggests Omaha City Reservoir is currently supporting a balanced fishery.
Site Regulations
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit