I plan to fish lake istapoga in highlands county on friday morning. Really will be just the second time on the lake. I went out once when I first got my boat just to explore but now want to see if I can find some fish. Anyone fish this lake recently ? I have heard from a few people that specks are biting near reeds in the shallows already so expect to try some of those areas. People I've talked to say they usually fish about 18 inches under a cork with minnow in those areas and are catching them now. I'll be coming out of the park canal off of 98. The deepest this lake gets at the north end where I'll be is 9 ft..would drifting the open water be my best bet the first time out ? I'm going to put in about six hours maybe this trip . The four or five fish I've been catching at red beach just aren't enough! Any comments appreciated! thanks!