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WalleyeTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock PileStockton Lake Walleye Evening Report So, last night was one of those classic Stockton evenings: calm water, just a slight breeze, and you hit the water right around 7:30 PM. Now, anyone who knows Stockton Lake knows the walleye fishing can be a bit of a rollercoaster the bite goes from hot to cold. But if you hang in there, you usually end up with a nice limit. What Worked Last Night The real star of the show was a clown colored jerkbait. Seriously, that’s the MVP lure right now. If anyone’s reading this and wants to gear up, the code LUKE10 in the Omnia app or online and it will knock off a bit of the price on those jerkbaits. The fish were hanging out pretty shallow once the sun dipped down think that 1- to 10-foot range. They’re up there spawning, and you can still pick off a few pre-spawners a little deeper before dark. Tips for Fellow Anglers If you’re planning a trip out there, definitely focus on those main lake and secondary rocky points. That’s where the action is. And yeah, you might catch a bunch of smaller fish before you get into the quality bites, but it’s a blast once you do.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersThe jig bite was on with the pee wee. Pre front bite till noon then the front moved in. Threw in some other baits as well. Mix of in a pocket towards the back on a flat with rock, and main lake points with rock.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersMain lake at that time, pre front bite with the jerkbait for Smallies ,with a mix of some crank baits in dirtier water for large as well.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsOmnia Fishing Report: Stockton Lake Early Spring Rundown Conditions and Lake Overview Last Thursday on Stockton Lake, we were dealing with a bit of a chilly aftermath right after a cold front. Half the lake is currently pretty dirtied up, while the other half still has some cleaner water. It’s a tale of two conditions, which definitely made the fish a bit more scattered and tough to dial in. Tactics and Lures We started off in the cleaner water throwing a Motion Fishing football jig and an Alabama rig. We did pick off a few fish mostly around that two-and-a-half-pound range but nothing huge. We decided to make a long run up the river to the CC area, which looked perfect and had warmer water, yet the bass just weren’t home. We threw spinnerbaits and jigs, tried to get a bite going, but it wasn’t happening. Where We Found the Action Eventually, we headed back mid-lake around the Mutton Creek area. That’s where things started to pick up a bit. We managed to get some fish on the Alabama rig, a jerkbait, and a rock crawler. Still a slow day overall, but you can tell the bite is about to pop off soon. Stockton Lake is on the edge of turning on, and all the lures I mentioned are definitely in play right now. Final Tips If you’re heading down to Stockton Lake anytime soon, definitely consider using code Luke10 in the Omnia app or Website on those baits to save yourself a nice 10%. That way, you’re not only geared up but also saving a bit of cash for the next trip.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding Timber
Fished some bluff style banks with standing timber. The fish were right up on the bank on the steeper walls. Scoping with a vision 110 plus one jr was also a great way to get bit. Me and my tournament partner cycled through a ton of baits but the paddle tail and jerk bait were the most successful. The paddle tail had to be bumped along the bottom to generate bites and it produced better quality than the jerk bait. We also ran into some nice smallies on the paddle tail.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsBeen having some good trips on Stockton if you are going up the river a jig and a spinnerbait is all you need. If you are fishing more of the mid to main lake megabass and a jig have been working with a few fish being caught on an arig and Crankbait. Go out and have fun and enjoy some spring fishing 🎣
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Fished on 3/13 at Stockton. Water temp was 40-44 up in the mouths of the rivers. Only caught 7 fish all day with 1 decent fish close to 4lbs. The jerkbait was the best bait and the bites all came on the pause. Caught 1 on the jig and the a rig as well. Overall it was nice weather (although windy) and a good day on the water.
