I am meeting my family and some friends on the weekend of the 19-20 of April. We are staying at the Canal Campground on Lake Barkley. I Have never fished either of the lakes for crappie. I am hoping people can help me with some advice on areas of the lake close to the dam to fish for crappie, shellcracker and catfish. I am most intersted in the crappie, but I just want to be able to find fish for my family/friends to catch. I would prefer to stay in that general area of the lake, as I only have a 15 hp motor and I know it's a huge lake. I cannot cover alot of area in a small boat. I live in tennessee and ussually fish Douglas lake for crappie. ANy help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.