Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Stockton 11/12/05:

Main Lake: Deeper points and cuts have been producing some nice smallmouth lately. Look for areas where large rock changes to small chunk rock and work an Eakins’ jig in brown / chartreuse with a 4” green pumpkin jig trailer from around 4’ – 25’ deep. Most of the bites will come as the bait is falling off of a ledge or large rock and will just make the jig feel heavy so you will need to pay close attention.

Above the bridges: It is still very dangerous in the upper arms of the lake so be careful running. Channel swing banks with a combination of wood and rock cover have been the most productive, Jewel tandem rush spinnerbaits in wht / chrt with gold willow blades have been productive early and late, while a Chomper Ultra tube in green pumpkin / orange has been better once the sun gets above the tree line. It is important with either bait that you make contact with whatever cover is there, the fish are really holding tight to cover especially once the sun gets up.

Walleye are really relating to points both main lake and secondary, anywhere there is shad present. Trolling or casting mid depth crankbaits like wiggle warts, glass shad or deep middle “N” have all been productive.

Crappie fishing is getting better, live minnows, 2” grubs and tubes fished in tight to brush piles is producing some nice fish.

Whites have been on windy flats and points, try pea gravel then chunk rock with 3/8oz rooster tails.