Omaha Township Reservoir
Info / Gallatin County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 27 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Very Good
Bluegill numbers at Omaha Township Reservoir are excellent. Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 5.5 and 6.5 inches.
Largemouth Bass
Good
Bass abundance is good; many fish are between 0.5 to 1.5 pounds are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers.
Crappie spp.
Fair
Black and white crappie are present in Omaha Township Reservoir and fishing as reported from anglers has been fair. Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs.
Channel Catfish
Excellent
Anglers continue to report good catches of Channel Catfish. Many fish reported and collected during samoling surveys are 16 inches or better.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 806 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 480 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 800 |
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Description
Omaha Township Reservoir was constructed by the damming of an unnamed ravine in the 1960s to create a potable water supply for Omaha Township. In 2002, the water needs in and around Omaha were met by well water and currently neither reservoirs, the village or township, are used as a water source. Omaha Township Reservoir has a surface area of 27 acres, a maximum depth of 16 feet, and an approximate average depth of 7 feet. The reservoir has a water shed consisting of agriculture and woodlands and has a shoreline distance of approximately 1.0 mile.Fishery History
Recent survey data suggests Omaha Township 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