Fall walleye

[ellroy2]

Is there a particular time in the fall that is better for walleye on Stockton?  I was thinking about taking my boat down to the lake next week(end of October) but I didn't want to waste the effort if it isn't a decent time.  It seems that some people talk about Nov-March, so is October considered a slow or transitional time?

I have never been to Stockton.  Have only fished Smithville since I got my boat last year, but that lake has proven difficult to figure out as far as walleye go.  So I am looking for something better.

[techchris]

Well we are headed down to Stockton this weekend.  I usually dont fish in the Fall, I am usually coaching youth football. I will let you know how we do.  We are targeting walleye.  I am surprised nobody has has commented on your post from down there. Usually they are pretty helpful. 

Well unfortunately my plans have changed.  Wont be able to make it down until next weekend.  Hopefully the weather will still be good.  

 

 

[jdmidwest]

Fishing out of the State Park myself. Buddy hit it this afternoon and had white Bass and a few smallies.

Gonna hit it in morning

 

[Rootman]

We had some luck last weekend trolling flicker shads along rocky banks in 10 ft of water.  Just an idea for you.  Heading up tomorrow to try again.  Good luck to you 

[MrGiggles]

I had a lot of luck in October/November of 17 doing pretty much the same things I did in the summer. But this year, and last year, I haven't had much luck.

I know a lot of guys catch them shallow on jerkbaits around this time. Something I hope to get better at.

I usually have the best luck during summer, when the thermocline keeps them confined to the top half of the lake. 

[curtisce]

Fished yesterday, mostly in Son's Creek arm. Just casting at the shore for bass nto targeting walleye. Red small shad rap, PBJ ned , and shakeyhead. 3 of us. Caught Several keeper bass, loads of small bass,and 3 walleye between 16-17". Also 3 hard fighting drum. All in 3' or less. Wind was a big help. Webb Outdoors was having  a tourney with 40 boats. The ones I saw were all hugging the bank throwing fast moving baits.

[MrGiggles]

Found one tonight after a couple hours. Crappie were more cooperative.

[ellroy2]

Thanks for all the replies.  Sounds like starting in shallower water might be best.  If you only had a couple days, would you focus on points or coves?  Also, in general on Stockton, is the main lake or up one of the two big arms considered better?  We will be camping, so I want to pick a campground with a launch closest to the area of the lake that I should be targeting.

[MrGiggles]

56 minutes ago, ellroy2 said:

Thanks for all the replies.  Sounds like starting in shallower water might be best.  If you only had a couple days, would you focus on points or coves?  Also, in general on Stockton, is the main lake or up one of the two big arms considered better?  We will be camping, so I want to pick a campground with a launch closest to the area of the lake that I should be targeting.

I have had more consistent luck with walleye from the dam down to Mutton and Sons creek on the big sac, although I have caught many on the little sac towards Masters and Cedar Ridge. I would consider staying at Hawker or State Park, those are pretty centrally located and you could run down either arm or up to the dam pretty easily.

I have more luck with long, shallow, rocky points with wind blowing into them. But I ain't exactly loading the boat so take that for what it's worth.