Stockton Lake

[ssimpala71]

Just got home from Stockton Lake today and I had a blast!!! Partner and I had 2 limits of walleye--caught more than that--lost a few, at least a 1/2 limit of keeper sized crappies, better than 1/2 a limit of white bass, 1 short smallmouth, 1 monster sized bluegill, and of course a drum (always on Stockton) All trolling for walleyes. From other fishing reports I have heard, Stockton is on fire and I'd say it seems to be. Had mostly the lake to ourselves,-- a few pleasure boaters but threat of weather kept most away I think!!

[Mike Long]

Sounds like you had a good day..

[ssimpala71]

Went again today!!! Both of us got our limits (4) over 15" plus each released that many as well!! Great time. BTW Stockton is still HIGH!!! Pool is 867. Current is 880 and change!!! Water is good color above Ruark towards the dam. Was real windy today (when aint it )

[BrownTrout]

You trolling with crawlers and bottom bouncers or dragging hard baits?

[ssimpala71]

Trolling bouncers with crawlers. Tried to get a crankbait bite to go but this weekend it didnt happen. 3 Weekends ago we caught several white bass, crappies and walleye on cranks with planer boards

[ssimpala71]

Walleye are still "on-fire" at Stockton. Partner and I caught another limit apiece today. It was HOT!!!! Most were 17"-19" fish with one being 22". Makes 3 trips in a row we did so well!!!

[ssimpala71]

Still going good at Stockton Lake. Two more limits of walleye plus 6 nice channel catfish, 6 black bass, 6 white bass, several big ole bluegill and one drum Got rained on all day but had yet another great day on the Lake!!!

[luvdmymerc]

My buddy Andy and his brother went to Stockton yesterday also. They said they probably
caught over 60 fish. Wow....that would be nice.

[TobyG.Mo]

walleye ?

[ssimpala71]

Yes!

[luvdmymerc]

Andy and his brother caught a mix of largemouth, smallmouth, kentuckies, white bass
and yes, walleye. I wish I would have been with them, but of course I had to work.

[luvdmymerc]

We got 2 boats and 4 guys going to Stockton at 1st light in the morning. Will let ya'll
know how we do.

[ssimpala71]

Good luck Steve. My partner called me last night and he caught another limit of walleye,,plus.......had 3 bass, 18"kentucky and two others sublegal, couple of channel cats and several white bass, plus the occasional bluegill and drum! Good luck and hope you do well!!

[luvdmymerc]

We tore 'em up at Stockton this morning. Caught one on my first cast, my second cast,
missed one on my third cast, then caught 2 more on my 5th and 6th casts. Then it picked
up and we really hammered 'em. Really!!





I've been fish hungry for a couple of months now. So I finally saved a few for supper.
Fried potatoes, home made hushpuppies, fresh walleye and a couple of bass. Mmmmm.





We probably caught somewhere between 50 and 60 fish today. We put in 6:30am and
left the water around 2:00pm. We caught largemouth, smallmouth, kentuckies, and
walleye. It was awesome.


Modified by luvdmymerc at 8:35 PM 8/21/2008

[ssimpala71]

See!!!!! Ive been saying that for a month or better!!!! Good job Steve! Where did you luck into the 'eyes? Flats?

[luvdmymerc]

Both the walleyes came from little horseshoe shaped sandy pockets. And they were
VERY aggressive bites.

[ssimpala71]

Heading back to Stockton in the morning---I'll be sure to post what happens!!

[ssimpala71]

Made it back home!! Got rained on!!!! Everytime I go up there it rains!! Anyway, 2 keeper largemouth--16-17", 2 channel cats, 1 keeper crappie, and several big ole bull bluegill! It was still great to get out on the water no matter the outcome. No walleye this trip for me but my partner was in his boat and had 4 keepers before I left at 6:00pm

[luvdmymerc]

Andy and his brother went back to Stockton again this morning. He said he caught 41
bass and his brother caught 27. No whites or walleye this time. He had a 4 pounder on
a spook.