I don't recall how big one of my favorite lakes is; 40 maybe 50 thousand acres?? The average depth is 6 feet. There are old lakes, ponds, and creeks that are 12 feet though. I have never found fish in them during the summer. They do haunt a few holes I know about in the fall and winter. During the summer most of my fish are caught by casting jigs or roostertails at any shady structure. I would love to use some of the trolling methods I have read about on this sight. But, there are too many stumps. I remember one summer I found a submerged ditch of some kind. It was loaded with huge bream. It wasn't more than just a few inches deeper than the surrounding bottom. I also place micro jigs into lily pads in 4' or less water. I haven't figured out a good summer pattern on this lake at all. That is why I bought a pontoon boat so I can play with the kids.
DP
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."