I think depth really depends on the lake you fish. But, my favorite time is just after the hay fever season is over normaly at the end of October here in central Arkansas. At my favorite spot I look for them to be 8 to 10 feet deep. But, the whole lake averages just 6 foot deep.
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I am a heterosexual male. 2 Chronicles 7:14
"If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."