Beaver Lake: Fishing continues to be good for striped bass, as it has been all summer, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best striper fishing is from Point 5 to the dam. Good baits are shad, sunfish ...

The "big baits catch big fish" theory sometimes flies right out the window when it comes to catching striped bass at Beaver Lake. Chasing stripers that weigh 20 to 30 pounds is enough of a challenge.

The catching is good for black bass, said Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers. Try jerk baits, crank baits or Alabama rigs. Rocky banks and points are good spots to fish. Fishing is best in ...