Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Stockton 11/03/04 :

Main Lake: The fishing is about as consistent as the weather on Stockton. Caught large number of fish on shallow (bandit 100) and medium (wiggle wart) crankbaits on chunk rock banks about mid way back in major creek arms when the wind was blowing and it was cloudy. Hold the boat in a bout 10' - 12' of water and cast parallel to the bank. On sunny calm days switch to a Jewel Eakins' Jig in brown / purple flash with a green pumpkin Eakins' craw on these same banks, but hold the boat in about 15' - 20' of water and work the bait from the shore to the boat.

Above the bridges: The river is still a little better than the main lake. White and chartreuse Jewel Rush Keel Tandem spinnerbaits around laydowns, log jams and standing timber is producing with a little wind, wiggle warts on 45 degree chunk rock banks in about 8' of water will yield a few fish. The shad are moving back into creeks and pockets as well, the bite hasn't turned on yet but it would be worth trying with a rattle trap or bandit 100 to pick up a few fish.

Crappie fishing continues to improve with fish coming from any submerged wood in 10' - 20' of water on tube jigs and live minnows.

Walleye fishing is pretty confusing right now the fish are scattered and the bite is inconsistent at best, try mid depth crankbaits on main lake points and flats.

White bass fishing has been good but the warmer weather may slow it down some, look for shad on windy points and rooster tails and rattle traps around the shad.