Stockton Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District • Dam completed 1969 • 24,900 surface acres

Stockton Lake water level Fishing Living Nearby

Stockton Lake

862.17 ft MSL Below normal

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:30 AM CST

NOAA National Water Prediction Service (STXM7)

-4.83 ft vs top of multipurpose pool (867.00 ft) USACE Stockton Lake Water Control Manual · checked 2026-09-29

24h change: -0.05 ft

Stockton Lake water level

30-Day Level Trend Stockton Lake water level

30d Change: +0.02 ft 7d Change: -0.05 ft

Fishing Stockton Lake

Solunar Fishing Report · Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Stockton Lake Fishing Report

Solunar RatingFair (2/4)

Best solunar period — Moon Overhead 7:28 AM–9:28 AM CST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:28 AM–9:28 AM CST; lake at 862.17 ft, 4.8 ft below top of multipurpose pool, steady over 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise

1:30 AM – 2:30 AM

Major PeriodMoon Overhead

7:28 AM – 9:28 AM

Minor PeriodMoonset

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Major PeriodMoon Underfoot

7:50 PM – 9:50 PM

Sunrise 6:44 AMSunset 5:13 PMMoonrise 2:00 AMMoonset 2:45 PMTimes in CST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects a steady lake level. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources

Commonly Targeted Species:

🐟 Black bass🐟 Crappie🐟 White bass🐟 Walleye/sauger🐟 Catfish🐟 Sunfish

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Stockton Lake:

Missouri: Fishing regulations (Missouri Department of Conservation) · Boating laws (Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol)

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Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Stockton Lake

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-22 (0% cloud cover in scene)

Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Stockton Lake captured 2026-10-22

10 m/px • Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image ↗

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Local Marina & Charter Directory

Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Stockton Lake

Marinas from official listings, plus open spots for local guides and rental operators.

Local Directory

Fishing Guides Open Territory

Featured Fishing Guides on Stockton Lake

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Marinas & Rentals Open Territory

Marinas & Boat Rentals on Stockton Lake

Connect directly with lake homeowners and visiting boaters searching for pontoon rentals, boat slips, dry storage, and marine service.

✓ Featured slip availability & rental fleet showcase

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Living Near Stockton Lake

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Stockton Lake is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. Stockton, MO, Greenfield, MO, Bolivar, MO. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Stockton Lake

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Stockton Lake? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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