Thompson Fishing Guide Service Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 July 29, 2009 Stockton Lake Fishing Report Lake level: 868.86 Normal pool: 867 Walleye fishing has still been hit or miss probably because of the weather we are having. We have been able to catch a few keeper fish, but it seems lately we have caught a lot of smaller fish, which is somewhat unusual. For thermocline information, read the last couple weeks’ reports. Main lake flats north of Googer and points on the dam are your more consistent places. A good friend of mine has been catching some walleye in the Cedar Ridge area. Jigs and night crawlers or Lindy rigged crawler harnesses are the best. You can try trolling some deep diving shad imitator crank baits. I have a question: Are any of you afraid of lightning? I was on my way in yesterday about 15 minutes in front of a real bad electrical storm and I saw several boats put in and drive right off into the middle of it. Lightning can travel a lot further than a person thinks, especially if you are on the water. Just something I think about. Bass fishing has been so-so. You would think with the water temperatures in the low to mid 80s and clouds overhead, they’d really go crazy. On the two days that I got to go bass fishing, I noticed that the bites seems to be more sluggish than normal; I am talking about plastic worms or jigs. The crank bait bite wasn’t very good at all. The good fish that we caught were between 15-18 inches. It is odd that we caught several bass that were right under 15 inches and weighed a little over 2 pounds. That goes back to the thing we talked about last week reference bait availability and fish catchability. The more productive spots were secondary points in your larger coves in about 15-20 feet of water. Crappie fishing has been pretty good for the most part. Several friends of mine have caught close to limits during the last week fishing deep timber. They caught a lot of the little buggers, though (which is good), because that is the investment for the next few years of fishing, so don’t complain. Crappie minnows on crappie jigs or on Aberdeen hooks are the most consistent. When you find crappie in deep timber or over deep brush piles, it is not too hard to find out what they want to bite. When I say deep timber, or deep brush, I mean around 20 feet, around the thermocline. Marty Thompson Thompson Fishing Guide Service www.fishstockton.com 417-414-BASS Often imitated, never duplicated. Fish The Finest!
Predator1 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 My 15hp does 100mph when it lightnings. I have ran up and down the lake on some occasions just to get away from a storm that was moving over. My Aluminum Boat would definitely be considered an attractant. Stay safe out there and thanks for the report.
techo Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Love lightening......not on the lake though. I usually leave and live to fish another day. Tim Carpenter
KCRIVERRAT Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 Love lightening......not on the lake though. I usually leave and live to fish another day. Techo... just saved your website. Gonna surprise my wife with an order! Thanks... KC HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS
techo Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 KC, Ed is the actual roaster and owner. He just throws me some free stuff and kicks in on some tourney fees as a sponsor. I love his coffee though. Live on it! Thanks for trying it out. Tim Carpenter
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