Bear Lake, at a mere 114 acres, flies under the fishing radar for many anglers, taking a back seat to the bigger, famed waters nearby.

Southern California is known for its sandy beaches, warm weather and sprawling suburban cities. Situated about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is nestled in the San Bernardino ...

Jake Kaminski, 46, of White Bear Lake, lowers one of his lines into a freshly drilled hole in the ice, measuring about 13 inches thick, Thursday on White Bear Lake. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota ...