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 ...

While there, why not go striper fishing on Lake Texoma! My brother met a young man named Brian that runs Stripers Inc. He’s a gung-ho guide so after the show concluded, the next day found us ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake.