Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

Striped bass are scattered over the south half of Beaver Lake, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Locate schools of shad with electronics and striped bass should be nearby feeding on shad. Gulls also ...

The annual threadfin shad spawn has begun on both Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes and brings with it a number of new options and opportunities which the winter’s cold water period did not offer.