Most visitors tote hiking sticks, not fishing poles, when they visit Lake Wilson on the south edge of Fayetteville. That's obvious to Mike McBride of Winslow who watches trail runners, hikers and dog ...

A dandy trail for hiking circles a little lake that's darned good for fishing. Lake Wilson in south Fayetteville is a scenic, 28-acre oval of pretty water that's the centerpiece of Lake Wilson Park.

Chasing crappies is one of my favorite things to do. Crappie are abundant in lakes all over the country, aggressive biters, great sport on light tackle, and excellent table fare. From ice fishing to ...

Crappie are schooling around brush, as is typical in the fall, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Fish around brush with minnows or jigs 12 to 20 feet deep. The south half of the lake generally provides ...

Anglers are eager for walleye and white bass spawns, but crappie are biting now. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said crappie can be caught from brush in water that's 30 to 40 feet deep. Fish a jig or ...