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O.H. Ivie Reservoir in West Texas is known for very big largemouth bass.
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O.H. Ivie Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at O.H. Ivie Reservoir and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to O.H. Ivie Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
O.H. Ivie Reservoir lake details
| Access | Public ramps. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Paint Rock, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, white bass, catfish |
| Regulations | Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Camp at the reservoir |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Remote. Big bass in clear water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From San Angelo, take US-83 east and FM 1929.