The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Stockton Lake
Polk County, Missouri · 25,000 acres (39 sq mi)
63°F water, level 862 ft, calm this morning.
About Stockton Lake
Stockton Lake is a reservoir in Polk County, Missouri, covering 25,000 acres. It was made by Stockton Dam on the Sac River. Stockton Lake was completed in 1969 by damming the Sac River for flood control, hydropower, and recreation.
From end to end it runs about 18.1 miles with roughly 195 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 870 ft above sea level. Stockton sits right on the water. The closest city is Springfield, about 25 miles away.
- Size
- 25,000 acres (39 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 195 miles
- End to end
- About 18.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 870 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Stockton Dam, Sac River
- County
- Polk County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Missouri mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 63°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stockton Lake
- Stocktonon the shore
- Greenfieldabout 3.9 mi southwest
- Bolivarabout 8.4 mi east
- Humansvilleabout 12 mi north
- Springfieldnearest city, about 25 mi southeast
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Questions about Stockton Lake
What fish are in Stockton Lake?
Lakes like Stockton Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stockton Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Stockton Lake?
25,000 acres, with about 195 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stockton Lake?
Stockton is on the shore; Greenfield is about 3.9 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Stockton Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stockton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
