At Beaver Lake, Southtown Sporting Goods in Fayetteville said bluegill fishing is good with worms or crickets. Try for walleye 25 to 25 feet deep with nightcrawler rigs or grubs. Fish 10 to 25 feet deep for black bass with jig and pigs, plastic worms or swim baits. Catfish are biting well on cut bait, minnows or small sunfish.
Day at the lake
In addition to fishing and hiking, Lake Sequoyah is a haven for bird watching. Kingfishers, great blue herons and waterfowl are common. Bald eagles may be seen during winter.
Residents want outdoor experiences that will keep them active while interacting with each other and nature, panelists heard during an advisory committee meeting on parks held online Thursday.