Ice anglers covet early and late ice, when fish are active. Some of the worst fishing occurs in late January and February, when the ice is thick and blanketed in snow. Sunlight can't penetrate.

Winter tactics are the best way to catch black bass, said Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Good wintertime bass lures include jerk baits, Alabama rigs, jig and pigs and crank baits. Top ...

Water temperature is around 80 degrees, and that sets the stage for summer fishing patterns, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass fishing is good between Rocky Branch park and Point 4. Fish ...