Omaha City Reservoir

Info / Gallatin County

Location 22 acres

Omaha City Reservoir is a small reservoir (22 acres) located 1 mile west of the Village of Omaha in Gallatin County.

Fishing Outlook

Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 662
2024 Channel Catfish NonVulnerable (8 - 10") 396
2023 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 600

Contact

Nelson, Luke
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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618-985-1112

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

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch?  Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page