Fishing Report
Omaha City Reservoir Fishing Report
Omaha, IL
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
37.891713, -88.320043
Est. water temp
83.5°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Omaha (Gallatin County, IL).
Today’s bite
Bluegill fishing report
Best window today: 11 PM (Excellent · 85/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Omaha City Reservoir
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Channel Catfish feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 36% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 1-9 ft
Channel Catfish fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Omaha City Reservoir · 37.8917, -88.3200
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Omaha City Reservoir?
State surveys have confirmed Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass in Omaha City Reservoir.
When's the best time to fish Omaha City Reservoir?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Omaha City Reservoir to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Omaha City Reservoir?
Omaha City Reservoir is near Omaha, IL, at 37.8917, -88.3200.
Plan your trip to Omaha City Reservoir
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Omaha City Reservoir, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.