O.H. Ivie Lake
Location: Coleman, Concho, and Runnels County near Ballinger Fishing cover/structure: This relatively new lake is loaded with flooded dead trees and brush. In addition, there are numerous submerged ledges, creek channels, points, pond dams and humps. Recently, aquatic vegetation has appeared and is mostly located in the main lake area. |
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Size:
19,200 acres |
Water clarity: 2 to 10 feet and green colored | |
Impounded:
1990 |
Comments: There ae two major marinas on the lake, and both offer a variety of services. There is an access fee charged by the Colorado river Municipal Water District. Fishing is outstanding for all gamefish, but it is especially known for its largemouth bass fishing. Some public access is available around the boat ramps and marinas. A boat is the most effective way to fish O.H. Ivie Lake. Fishing guides are available. A detailed contour map of the lake can be purchased from local sporting goods stores. Florida largemouth bass were introduced in 1990. | |
Distance from Abilene:
90miles |
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Game Fish Present:
Black crappie, blue catfish, bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, large mouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, walleye, white bass, white crappie |
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Lake Records: | ||||
Species: | Weight: | Length: | Angler: | Date: |
Bluegill | 0.97 | 10.88 | Harold Connelly | 09/03/98 |
Blue catfish | 43.0 | 42.00 | Kenneth Wilson | 12/21/01 |
Channel catfish | 27.45 | 37 | Terry Winchester | 03/04/00 |
Flathead catfish | 68.5 | 49.00 | Sherwin Evans | 05/20/96 |
Hybrid striped bass | 10.77 | 27.5 | Kenneth Kidd | 04/28/02 |
Largemouth bass | 14.59 | 26.00 | Clarence Gayle | 02/09/00 |
Smallmouth bass | 4.55 | 20.75 | Roger Malone | 10/31/98 |
Striped bass | 13.25 | 30.00 | Sam Keel | 02/10/95 |
White bass | 2.84 | 19.25 | Austin Terry | 03/28/97 |
Walleye | 3.31 | 22.00 | Jim Schwarz | 08/28/93 |
White crappie | 2.74 | 16.5 | Nina Brewer | 03/09/93 |
Black crappie | 2.31 | 16.0 | Warren Stroud | 03/26/99 |
Smallmouth buffalo | 24.84 | 37.00 | Paul Sternadel | 05/23/99 |
Freshwater Drum | 6.2 | 25.00 | Melvin Rose | 03/26/00 |