Stockton Lake Area Hunting

Whether you are an avid fisherman, hunter, or weekend naturalist, Stockton Lake offers an abundance of fish and wildlife for your enjoyment.

More than 20,000 acres of public land surrounding the lake provide excellent opportunities for quail, dove, squirrel, racoon, rabbit, deer, and turkey. Waterfowl, including both ducks and geese, are usually found at the lake in the fall. All public lands around the lake are open to hunting except the parks and waterfowl refuge. The Missouri Department of Conservation manages the refuge to enhance the population of both game and non-game species.