Gotta tell ya, guys. I haven't fished this lake in 30 years, but I finally made the pilgrimage back, and boy am I glad!
The ramp sucks, the drive is draining, but 16+ pounds of bass in 4 hours makes it well worth it!!
This lake has a very healthy population of smallmouth AND largemouth bass. My biggest was a 4 1/2 lb largie, followed by a 3 1/2 smallie. Can't complain about that! That plus the gorgeous scenery and quiet surroundings make this a gem of a lake.
I can't say it's a prime candidate for a tournament, but it's worth hitting if you're staying at Banks or Roosevelt on vacation. It's only about 1 1/2hrs away.
I hear next year they're going to build a new ramp. Until then, I highly recommend you don't even try it unless you have a 4-wheel drive tow rig.
If you want to know more, just ask me or Steve Helmick, who's fished it more than me.
Regards,
Glenn