LIVE BAIT is cheating. If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it 10,000 times. The level of cheating, of course, varies by species and age. Any child under 15 can use live bait for whatever he or she wants.

Live bait is best for catching striped bass. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends using brood minnows or shad. The south half of the lake is best for wintertime stripers. Locate shad schools with ...

Anglers are reeling some big striped bass. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said stripers are biting best between the Arkansas 12 bridge and Point 12. Shad or brood minnows are the best baits. Walleye are ...

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 ...