Stockton Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Stockton Lake Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)4
- Hard Jerkbaits3
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')2
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Buzzbaits1
Total Fishing Reports
64
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Largemouth Bass22 Reports
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Walleye1 Report
White Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
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.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
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?
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