Stockton Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

71 Fishing Reports

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Football Jigs
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Bladed Jigs
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Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
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Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
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LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
7/25/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  82°
Saturday, Weaver and I fished the Summer Bass Brawl on Stockton Lake, and it was a hot, humid morning with temperatures already pushing 80 degrees at takeoff. We started the day trying to establish a deep pattern, but it didn’t take long to realize the fish just weren’t there. Instead of wasting time, we made the decision to head shallow, and that adjustment paid off almost immediately. We started flipping some of the few bushes that are still in the water, and Weaver put a couple keepers in the boat right away, including a solid fish just shy of 4 pounds. We made a run up the river looking for a few more bites, but never could get anything going, so we headed back to the area where we’d started the morning. I had a frog fish that would’ve been another big upgrade, around 3 3/4 pounds, but unfortunately I tongue-hooked it and couldn’t keep it alive. Sometimes that’s just part of tournament fishing, and it stings even more when every fish matters. We ended the day with only four fish for 11.46 pounds, which was still good enough for a fourth-place finish. Under Bobby’s tournament rules, you can’t weigh a dead fish, so losing that one definitely hurt. Nobody likes to lose fish, but every angler has days where things just don’t go their way. If you’re planning a trip to Stockton Lake, the shallow bite still seems to be the most consistent pattern. The offshore fish really haven’t grouped up on brush piles yet. There’s still no thermocline developing, and the point bite has been pretty inconsistent. I do think that’s going to change as the lake continues to fall and the remaining bushes come out of the water. That should start pushing more bass toward traditional offshore structure, but for now they just aren’t set up in big numbers yet. Pay close attention to the backs of the creeks. A lot of these fish are beginning to work their way out, and those secondary areas in the middle of the creeks could become really productive over the next few weeks as they transition back toward the main lake. I’ll be spending plenty of time on Stockton over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more fishing reports as this pattern develops. If you need to stock up before your next trip, save 10% on your order at Omnia by using code LUKE10 at checkout. Good luck out there!
Jay Williams
Bronze Ambassador
9/6/21
- Species
  Panfish / Bluegill
- Season
  Fall
- Technique
  Vertical Jigging 10-19'
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing in 15-20 feet of water. They are stacked up on brush piles, Jigging minnows. Using 6lb line
Omnia Fishing
Bronze Ambassador
8/24/20
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Neko Rigs
- Structure
  Brush Piles
Deep brush has been producing the bigger bites of late. Small window in the early morning with a topwater. Moving out to the deep brush piles with a Neko Rig works. I've been staying off the top of the piles and casting to them. Being vertical on them has been tougher lately, maybe due to fishing pressure.