Fishing is in a transition from summer to autumn tactics. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the change generally takes awhile. It's quicker if cooler weather arrives, slower if temperatures stay warm.

Beaver Lake: The lake level is slowly falling. The Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water through hydropower generation and occasional spillway releases. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped ...

Proven winter tactics are the best bet to catch black bass. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using jerk baits, Alabama rigs or crank baits. Points with timber are good areas ...