If I remember right Banks lake is a small shallow lake the is more of a bass fishing lake. I don't how good the crappie fishing would be. In most small lakes the crappie fishing is not very good but some small lakes have good crappie fishing. Blackshear is a great lake and worth the 2 hour drive to catch nice crappie. I drive 2 hours or more all the time to fish Oconee. Talking about fishing and hunting on the way makes the trip seem short. Good luck with your fishing.