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Wakesurf Spot · Missouri

Stockton Lake

A V-shaped U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Sac River with about 298 miles of shoreline.

Reviewed by Esme Navarro, Wakesurf Data Editor · Updated

Stockton Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in Missouri, near Stockton. A V-shaped U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Sac River with about 298 miles of shoreline.

Stockton Lake covers about 39 square miles and was formed by damming the Sac River near Stockton in 1969. Its numerous coves are protected from the wind, making it a popular lake for wakeboarding and water skiing. Its banks are owned and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.

The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.

Source: Wikipedia - Stockton Lake. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Stockton Lake runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

Stockton Lake covers about 39 square miles and was formed by damming the Sac River near Stockton in 1969. Its numerous coves are protected from the wind, making it a popular lake for wakeboarding and water skiing. Its banks are owned and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. Missouri: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.