South Stockton Lake Fishing

[L D T]

Would echo the cautions.  Recommend you only go out with guides.   Also buy a Lake Stockton Fish Master map.  It'll tell you all you need to know about what fish you will. At h in the various areas of the lake.  It's spot on.   Mutton Creep marina has them. 

[Walcrabass]

To the Lady learning to fish,

  I hope you enjoy the sport as much as other ladies I know. They are lifetime Fisher-women and never turn down a chance to go.

Please take the advice to contact a guide. They are invaluable.

Please also make sure you are conceal weapon ready. I had an incident several years ago, and yes it was broad daylight, where I thought I was going to have to take out a couple of guys with my 6 foot boat paddle. I had my 5 year old son with me and I am sure I looked like an easy target. They were saying things back and forth across the boat ramp where I was taking out the canoe. While mildly swinging the paddle and letting them know I was not going to be a push over I locked my son in the truck. I told him " If these guys get Daddy don't get out of the truck". One of them started towards me and I faced him with my back to the truck. He stopped, said something to his friend, and then backed down. I threw the canoe in the truck and left. I called law enforcement to alert them to patrol the ramp realizing it was an easy place for a robbery or mugging while someone would be tending to their boat.

Not trying to scare you to death. Just use caution. It doesn't matter whether you are a man or a woman it can happen.

Walcrabass

[chomper]

Walcrabass is absolutely correct. While I personally have not had such an encounter with anyone, I am a CCW fisherman and always armed at the lake. There are times when no one is around where you are launching a boat and the lake or ramp seems very isolated. Unfortunately we are living in a different time now where you just can't trust everyone is a good 'ol boy !  And walcrabass....Hats off to you in how you protected your son and stood your ground. Had I been there... I'da had your back. Those goons would've been in deep monkey dodo !!

[straw hat]

Like above, my wife and I have run into some very dangerous situations on the lake with drunks and other jerks. Use great caution and be prepared.

[Hammer time]

I strongly disagree with carrying a gun! 

 I have never I repeat never been in any situation that calls for brandishing a pistol! 

If you believe that enjoying the great outdoors with a pistol on your side to protect yourself, you might be in the wrong spot!

I have never been close to thinking that I need a pistol to be safe on Stockton!

 

[Walcrabass]

Hammertime,

  I too don't want anyone brandishing a weapon. That is why it is concealed. Only there if you need it. Too many crazies out there today.

 

Wally

[Gumboot]

Troll.  Straight up.  

[Gary Stanton]

Hi,

I guide for walleyes on Stockton and teach people to fish for tasty walleyes.

You can check out my website below.

 

 

[eyeman]

What is your website gary?

[Walleyedmike]

3 hours ago, eyeman said:

What is your website gary?

I'm not Gary, but his website is http://www.reelxtc.com/  You gonna hit Stockton soon eyeman?

WM