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O H Ivie Lake is a Lake known for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass. Our lure recommendations are matched to seasonal patterns and today's exact conditions.

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Fishing Guide: O H Ivie Lake

O.H. Ivie is a West Texas reservoir on the Colorado and Concho rivers that has become one of the hottest trophy largemouth fisheries in the country, producing numerous double-digit and record-class bass.

Known For

Giant Florida-strain largemouth around brush, rock, and hydrilla — a modern trophy-bass hotspot.

Best Spots & Structure

Submerged brush, timber, and rock
Brush, timber, and rock on points and flats hold trophy largemouth; big swimbaits, flipping, and Carolina rigs.
Depth: 8-25 ft
Hydrilla and creek channel edges
Hydrilla edges and channel swings concentrate big fish, especially pre-spawn.
Depth: 6-18 ft

Top Techniques

  • Big swimbaits and glide baits for trophy fish
  • Flipping brush and timber with heavy plastics
  • Carolina rigs and deep cranks on offshore structure

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Seasonal Patterns

Spring
Peak trophy window as giants stage and spawn near brush and hydrilla; big swimbaits and flipping.
Summer
Fish pull to deeper brush, rock, and channels; Carolina rigs and cranks.
Fall
Bass feed up around shad; reaction baits and swimbaits.
Winter
Slow, big-fish swimbait and jig bite on structure.

Best Times of Day

Winter and spring are the trophy windows; water level and hydrilla drive the fishing.

Local Knowledge

  1. Throw big baits for the giants this lake is known for.
  2. Brush and hydrilla are key.
  3. Electronics (including forward-facing sonar) shine here.
What fish can I catch at O H Ivie Lake?
O H Ivie Lake is home to Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass. Select a species below for full seasonal lure recommendations.

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