Fishing Oliver Reservoir

AKA: Kimball Reservoir, Oliver Lake, Kimball Lake

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Oliver Reservoir, NE

Popular Fish Species Oliver Reservoir, NE

Walleye Fishing

Walleye are thriving in Oliver Reservoir again this year thanks to a plenty of forage in the lake. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rocky and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Oliver Reservoir Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Oliver Reservoir. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Oliver Reservoir Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Oliver Reservoir. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at Oliver Reservoir in Nebraska.

Located in the Nebraska pan handle, Oliver Reservoir is a 270-acre lake with a nice variety of fish species. Bass, trout, walleye, sunfish, muskie and northern pike reside in this reservoir, which gets little fishing pressure.

There is plenty of shoreline fishing available, and it is a great place to bring a canoe or kayak. Depending on weather conditions, ice fishing is available some years on Oliver (Kimball) Reservoir.

Primary fish species residing in Kimball Reservoir

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Oliver Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lodgepole Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, northwest side, off Lincoln Highway, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area Launching
Located along the northeast corner of the lake, off Lincoln Highway, there are several areas offering primitive launching on gravel, with gravel parking.