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The wife and I are thinking about heading over for an afternoon of fishing. Not really familiar with the lake though. Can someone point me in the direction of a public access near Shell Knob that has decent shore fishing? Thanks.

Really wish this forum were a bit more active. I know I am early but when do you typically see the cats start to move up river?

I have jumped a few deer while fishing. Hoped that meant there was a good population.

I may have to bring my stick flinger out that way....

Just curious, I know CC is open to bow and muzzle but I have never seen any hunters while fishing there. I have seen a few deer though. So have you seen people hunting there? How were they set up?

I had a jug disappear just last weekend at cedar ridge.

What was everything biting on? I am about to head out to cedar ridge.

It does thank you. I like to fish for anything that will bite a hook honestly. Where about are these flats?

Well, either I'm getting more convincing or my wife is simply wearing down because I finally talked her into a boat this year. It isn't much and its older than I am but it floats and starts. So my question is, I am new to boat fishing Stockton, what are some pointers and things to keep an eye out for? We normally camp at Cedar Ridge so I will probably keep to that area for our first outing. I want to keep it between 245 Bridge and the large point that leads into Maze Creek. Any hidden water dangers to look out for? Best areas to plink around in? We are planning to head down on the 2nd and make a weekend of it. If you see a yellow 72 Strahm then stop and say hello! Odds are I will probably need a tow back to shore anyway. I named her "Yellow Submarine" for a reason!

I know this is a little off topic but does anyone know of a good marine mechanic in the Joplin area? I believe I need my carbs rebuilt on a 72 evinrude and am not comfortable tackling this myself.

If you pass that bridge and go to the second bridge, walk upstream from that bridge and you will catch some.

I have caught several in in the lower access. Just throw a bumblebug near some reeds. Most are 6"-10" so don't expect too much.

Nobody has ever fished this lake before?

I am planning a camping/ fishing trip to pomme in mid-late june. I have never been to pomme so any advice is appreciated. I will be shore fishing and we are looking at camping the river and driving to the lake. We have given stockton 3 chances but can never catch a thing. I wont be fishing for anything specific but will bring my cat pole and may rig it up for the elusive muskie. Like I said, any advice would be appreciated.

Im surd the weather had quite a bit to do with it but out of 4 people we fished Friday through Sunday and only got 3 small fish.