we always stay at cypress bay bc thats where some ppl let us use their cabin. honestly we usually just drive down to big sandy and fish, there's just so much more fishable area off of the main lake. the few times we have fished cypress bay its always been just kinda goofing off in the afternoon usually after cleaning fish. we pretty much just enjoy a beverage and pulled cranks around the bay. never caught many but everyone weve caught has been big. never have fished it for gills but there are some spots ive always thought looked good way in the back. may try some of the bays across the lake from cypress as well. panther bay and a few others over there are pretty big but if im chasing crappie u will find me on big sandy