OLIVER RESERVOIR

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

Oliver Reservoir is a great place for fishing enthusiasts looking for a variety of fish species, including walleye, catfish, northern pike, crappie, and largemouth bass. It is also a popular spot for camping and water sports, such as boating and swimming. The best time to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-90°F. Fishing tips include using live bait and lures that mimic local prey. Visitors can also enjoy nearby attractions, such as Lake McConaughy and the Ash Hollow State Historical Park.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Common Carp


  • Image Alt Channel Catfish


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Muskellunge


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Walleye


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Watershed River Levels

13

Cubic Feet Per Second

214

Cubic Feet Per Second

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

175

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Point of Interest

Nebraska National Forest

Nebraska National Forest

Nebraska National Forest is actually located in the northwest corner of Nebraska, not in South Dakota. The forest covers over 141,000 acres and is comprised of two distinct areas: the Pine Ridge Ranger District and the Bessey Ranger District. There are many reasons to visit this beautiful forest, including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. Some specific points of interest within the forest include the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill, which is an archaeological site that contains the remains of bison hunted by Native Americans over 9,000 years ago. Visitors can also check out the Toadstool Geologic Park, which features unique ...