We're trying to plan a three night trip down to Barkley the first week of May for bluegill/shellcracker fishing and I'm looking for a decent place to stay, preferably on the Northern end somewhere. Would Grand Rivers area be a good spot? I've only got a 14foot jon boat and 15horsepower motor, so I'm obviously not going to be able to travel great distances.

I've been trying to get down there for the past three years, this is the year for us. Any tips, help, or information for a first timer would be appreciated. Also do's and don'ts are appreciated too.