Gallatin County · reservoir
Omaha City Reservoir
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Omaha City Reservoir is a reservoir in Gallatin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
11 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
13 mph
47%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 660 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 662 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 396 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 660 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 660 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bear Creek1.4 mi
- Indian Creek3.0 mi
- Cane Creek3.2 mi
- Sandy Run Lake3.5 mi
- Brush Creek3.2 mi
- White Oak Creek4.6 mi
- Rector Creek4.4 mi
- City Reservoir6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Omaha City Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Omaha City Reservoir?+
Omaha City Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish in Gallatin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Omaha City Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Omaha City Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Omaha City Reservoir?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Omaha City Reservoir?+
Omaha City Reservoir is a reservoir in Gallatin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.