July 30, 2008 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

[Thompson Fishing Guide Service]

July 30, 2008 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

Where do you find crappie in the summer?

1. Approximately 25 feet deep.

2. Structure -creek bends, drop offs, ledges, humps

3. Cover - brush must be present

4. Bait – medium sized minnows on Aberdeen hooks or jig heads

5. Presentation – vertical or slip bobber

6. Best time – between 6 pm and midnight

Walleye fishing has been good on Stockton Lake the majority of the time, with a few slow days mixed in. Vertical jig with a night crawler off main lake points, troll off the main lake points with shad colored deep diving crank baits. You can also slow drift with a jig and night crawler or a crawler harness. 19-25 feet seems to be a consistent depth. The best time to fish is between 6 pm and midnight.

Largemouth bass: Main lake points or secondary points in large coves are producing bass during this summer pattern. Jigs, slow rolled spinner baits, and of course plastic worms and deep diving crank baits have been fairly consistent. The top water bite has been off and on. Fish move to the backs of coves in shallow water later in the day and can be caught on Buzz Baits, Zara Spooks, Jitterbugs, etc. I would rate bass fishing right now as really good.

Blue gill: look for big blue gill this time of year in the same areas that you do crappie (see above). Small jig heads with a piece of night crawler or crickets should keep you busy all day long.

Marty Thompson

Thompson Fishing Guide Service

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