15 foot is probably the deepest you will find, also depends on the river obviously. You can go pretty far up the creek, although I rarely go past the first island. I prefer Gunpowder over Big Bone, I think there is more cover in Gunpowder, but I have done well in big bone as well. Mbk, did you launch at weather or knot? Previously trixies? If so what is their launch fee now? And do they have a season launch pass?