I didn't check the lake level sat but id bet it was at least 301- plenty water- seems like I find most my crappies when its about 300- been researching old post here & on Kerr/bugs messg. board (& every where else I could find) & I got the terminology for trolling figured out ( long line-flat line-spider rig etc.) now gota figure out the techniques & timing- good Lord willing & creeks don't rise ( & some work comes in the door) im gona try to set up a trip with you Doc some time in June