Guide To Fishing At Oliver Reservoir

AKA: Kimball Reservoir, Oliver Lake, Kimball Lake

What to fish for...

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. There are a couple of boat ramps, one with a dock, for launching larger ski boats, family boats, pontoon boats and fishing boats. Depending on weather conditions, ice fishing is available some years on Oliver (Kimball) Reservoir.

Primary fish species residing in Kimball Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

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.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Oliver Reservoir SRA Campground - 308 436-3777

Kimball Reservoir NE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas