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STOCKTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to enhance fish habitat in Stockton Lake. This effort took place in the northwest corner of the lake out of the Stockton boat ramp. Crews replenished 14 existing brush piles and built 45 new ones, which took approximately 75 barge loads of trees.
Anglers can find the locations of these and other fish habitat structures on the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/where-fish or on the free MDC MO Fishing app at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.
Stockton Lake hosts a variety of fish species for both food and sport-fishing. Best bets include crappie, walleye, largemouth bass, and both flathead and channel catfish.
Get more information from MDC on fishing Stockton Lake at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fishing-prospects/areas/stockton-lake.
