Stockton Lake
A clear reservoir in southwest Missouri known for walleye, crappie and bass, and popular for sailing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the MDC or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Stockton Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Stables At Stockton Lake (Bait shop)0.7 mi15150 State Highway 39, Stockton(417) 955-4939Directions ↗
Local tips
- One of Missouri's best walleye lakes.
- Clear water. Fish at night in summer.
- Stockton State Park has a marina.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Stockton Lake.
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