I live in Monticello and fish Shafer at least 3 times aweek. There is a bay that is called the BIG MONON that is part submerged forest. Lots of piers etc. It is also idle zone so the wave runners are few and far between. The trip is alittle over an hours drive for you. I perfer shafer in the summer because I can go in the Big Monon and get away from the speed boats.
Bill