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OMAHA RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: Gallatin
Acreage: 22
Average Depth: 7.00 feet
Shoreline Length: 1 miles
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
600 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
396 |
Additional information for stocking on Omaha City Reservoir
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 5.5 and 7.5 inches. | |
Good | Anglers continue to report good catches of channel catfish. Many fish reported and collected duringsampling surveys are 16 inches or better. | |
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. | |
Fair | Many fish between 0.5 to 1.0 pound are present with larger bass sampled and reportedly being caught by anglers. | |
Location: Omaha City Reservoir is a small reservoir (22 acres) located 1 mile west of the City of Omaha in Gallatin County.
Description: Omaha City Reservoir was constructed by the damming of an unnamed stream in 1964 to create a potable water supply for the city. In 2002 the City 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.
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Luke Nelson618-985-1112
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