Hobbz, You have a nice boat that is more than adequate for any of the lakes in our area. I have a 17' Tracker that I have fished many larger lakes with. You just have to keep your eye on the weather and use good judgement. As far as the three lakes you mentioned you can go to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife page at Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Welcome, click onto the fish tab and click on places to fish. At the bottom of that page you will find waypoints for structure that has been placed in each of these lakes that will give you a place to start looking for fish. Cave Run has produced some really nice fish the past few years. Grayson has a lot of crappie but most lack size. I know some people say they catch some nice crappie at Yatesville but I have never done very good there myself.

Enjoy your boat. For me just getting out on the water is a big part of the fun of fishing! Hopefully your wife likes to fish. If not find an older man or a teenage boy to take with you and allow them to enjoy the outdoors. My old fishing partner passed about 4 years ago but we had some memorable times together.

Gopreach