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3407-A S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 651-5556
Lynn Wright, Biologist
Local Information
- San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
418 West Avenue B
San Angelo, Texas 76903
(325) 655-4136
Nearby State Parks
- San Angelo
3900 Mercedes
San Angelo, Texas 76901
(325) 949-4757
O.C. Fisher Reservoir
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: West side of San Angelo on the North Concho River in Tom Green
County
Surface area: 5440 acres
Maximum depth: 58 feet
Impounded: 1953
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 1,908 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 6-8 ft. annually
Normal Clarity: Clear near the dam, stained in the upper end
Reservoir Controlling Authority
US Army Corps of Engineers
3900 Mercedes
San Angelo, Texas 76901
(325) 947-2687
Aquatic Vegetation
Coontail is present in low abundance throughout the reservoir.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a free map showing access points and camping areas available at the state park.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations.
Angling Opportunities
O.C. Fisher was effectively dry in early 2015, but water levels improved in spring. TPWD has restocked the reservoir with largemouth bass, white crappie, blue catfish, channel catfish, and bluegill. Although a few large fish can be caught, most fish are small as they are only one to two years old. Contingent upon favorable water levels, fish populations will continue to improve and expand.
Species | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
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Largemouth Bass | ||||
Catfish | ||||
White bass |
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Crappie | ||||
Sunfish |
Fishing Cover/Structure
Structure in O.C. Fisher Lake is comprised of rip rap, mud banks, creek channels, submerged humps, and drop-offs. Cover is primarily flooded terrestrial vegetation and rocks.
Tips & Tactics
Catfishes are caught all over the reservoir on live baits and prepared baits. Largemouth bass are caught using minnows and artificial lures in the flooded vegetation, rip-rap, humps, and drop-offs. White bass are best caught by trolling artificial lures in open water near the humps and drop-offs. Crappie are caught on jigs and minnows nears drop-offs and humps.