February 22, 2006 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

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February 22, 2006 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

Walleye are being caught in the dam area on crank baits such as suspending jerk baits during low light. Cast across the main lake points on the down wind side. During the day, especially sunny days, slow drift crawler harnesses across the main lake points. Locate the shad and rig up a weight system to get the bait in the strike zone. Jigs with minnows work well drifted over shad.

Large mouth bass will take 1/2 oz Pig n Jigs off bluff points during the day. Experiment with color and fish slowly. Target the coves facing down wind with suspended jerk baits; look for the warmest water.

Crappie can still be found in or near the backs of wooded coves. Cast small 2 1/2 inch white jigs near cover and you'll connect with good sized crappie. Move around to locate concentrations of fish. Look for the warmest water in these areas.

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