When the lake is high, look for them to be deeper than you would think. I have found the fish really relate to the grass in Ouachita. With the lake being 10' to 12' high, the normal bank is going to be out in relative water (10 to 12 ft deep). I would fish out from the banks in about 15' water looking for beds. I haven't made my usual spring trip there this year so, I really couldn't give a pattern. If you can find some clear water, I always love to cast roostertails this time of year on up into June. No telling what you will catch.
DP