April 13, 2006 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

[Thompson Fishing Guide Service]

April 13, 2006 Stockton Lake Fishing Report

Walleye: fish are still being caught off the main lake points in the dam area. Try casting spoons or jigs to the shoreline early and late. As the morning moves on, slow drift white or chartreuse jigs or weighted crawler harnesses in deeper water down the points. Shore fishermen are casting minnow type lures and catching good fish around the Greenfield ramp and Springfield Cove. Guide's tip: scope the fish on your sonar before you start fishing, then work the area slowly. If these fish won't bite, move on.

Black bass: Legal male bass are moving up to build their nests in shallow water. Pea gravel banks that lead to points with structure are the prime locations; plastics such as lizards or tube baits work well. Experiment with color. The bigger females are deeper in 10-15 feet of water. Concentrate on deeper water down the points. Carolina rigged lizards are hard to beat along with deep diving crank baits. Remember, it is important to release these females due to the fact they are getting ready to produce a new generation.

White bass: Action is heavy and hot for 2+ pound white bass. On windy days fish the down wind shore and it won't be long before you find action. Where to start? Mutton Creek area, the points around the twin bridges, Price Branch and Turkey Creek just to name a few. Use white plastic jigs or small chartreuse spinner baits.

Crappie are moving up on pea gravel banks to spawn. Find these areas and you'll find crappie. Minnows or jigs under a bobber work well or cast small jigs or spinner baits to the shore.

Marty Thompson

www.fishstockton.com

417-424-BASS

[Browns Guide Service]

The walleye are also coming trolling crankbaits shallow. 8-15 ft of water.

[CaptainJoe]

Marty,

Thanks for the fishing reports. They are really appreciated. I have two tourneys there this weekend. It will be my first time at Stockton. Really looking forward to it.

What is the water temperature and the water clarity? I would assume that clear water is closer to the dam and dirty water in the river arms. What is the water clarity near the twin bidges?

Any advice on this new lake would be appreciated. I will be pre-fishing this Thurs and Fri.

Captain Joe