Stockton Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 22, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

63 Fishing Reports

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Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)
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LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
4/18/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  60°
We kicked off at Old State Park for a USA Bassin tournament,about 25 boats, all chasing glory (or at least a good story). I started where I’d nailed them last weekend, but the wind had other plans, the cold winds had ruined those areas . The Magdraft was my weapon of choice, but those fish ghosted me. So we made a run down mid-lake. hello, Mutton Creek, my old friend. Boom! Fish on. The big gizzard shad were having a full-on rave, following baits to the boat. The bites were playing hard to get, but when they hit, they meant business. We worked those secondary points and pockets like we owned them. My buddy, bless his heart, lost a couple heartbreakers a 4 and a 3 pounder. Ouch. But as it warmed up, the rising lake from Friday’s rain gave me a shot I tossed a Berkley Swamp Lord frog into some bushes, and BAM, Big Bass of the day 4.54 lbs! We took second place with 14.99 lbs—15 lbs won, so yeah, we got a little “kicked in the nads” moment. But hey, the Nitro 20XL handled that wind like a champ! If you’re coming to Stockton lake the pattern has been there is no pattern, fish are in all phases of the spawn and a lot of different tactics are working. I have been having the confidence to fish for less bites with the Swimbait but usually they have been bigger when I got one. If you’re hitting Stockton, you’ve got options flipping is probably solid, but for me, it was frogs, buzzbaits, and that trusty Magdraft. Post-spawn will be fire, so stay ready. For more laughs, fish talk hit me up @lukerouthfishing, or to save on your tackle and Pro subscription, use code LUKE10 on Omnia.
LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
4/12/26
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Soft Swimbaits (Lg)
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  60°
So, we joined the South Seekers Bass Club, and with the wind howling, they let us trailer around like a bunch of weather-dodging strategists. First stop, boom a chunky 3.5- to 4-pounder on a Megabass Magdraft! That Magdraft and the Clutch Eco glide bait were the stars of the show. We tried flipping a baby brush hog, but those fish just shrugged us off no size there. The real fun was chasing those pre-spawn clusters from main lake points, secondary points, all the way back. Honestly, the fish were scattered like kids playing hide and-seek. Secondary points probably gave us the best bite, but we were catching fish all over from the main lake down to mid-lake, state park, Mutton Creek you name it, we ran there. Tip of the day: when it’s windy, fish the wind and have fun with it. Oh, and if you need those baits, LUKE10 saves you 10% at Omnia Fishing because why not catch fish and save a little too?
LUKEROUTHFISHING
Gold Ambassador
3/24/26
- Species
  Walleye
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Rock Pile
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  54°
Stockton 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.