Hey Luke- You're right/wrong on your observation...absolutely sweet-lookin' lake, well-marked channel(wooden numbered pilings) more typically is shoreline oriented, any deviation means guaranteed lower unit damage!! Most of the Lake has standing(unseen) timber just inches from the surface. Great bass fishing, bluegills too, nice shellies...but the Speck population SHOULD BE fabulous due to the submerged, numerous timber...but I gotta say NOT for me...of course I'm a sucker for 10" bluegills on a 4 wt. flyrod/popper! Great ramp facilities @dam area and also @Dunnelon...LOTS of Bass tournaments there this time of year(mainly weekends).

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