Just not my lakes of choice.... Distance not really an issue for me..I just prefer proven fishing areas.... The weather is always a problem and fishing trips with perfect weather (winds) have been few and far between for the last few years and when I get an opening I like to go where I know their biting. I usually go looking for the BIG fish and with lakes like Harney, crescent, wooddruff, and the river producing BIG FISH I don't mind driving the distance. Griffin seems to be coming on so maybe the size limit is the answer. Also, not a big thing but, the ramps to Dora are not boater friendly. Mt Dora is a hike and tavarees has all but eliminated all parking etc. No complaints about Harris, eustis or Griffin. Hope this helps.