Polo,
The advice about those dreaded big boats vs. wind on the broads sounds like solid information.
I fish the lake a great deal and have done so for many years.
I don't know what type fish your after, but, here is some advice if your after Bass:
If your launching out of Alton, its' certainly worth a few stops on the way:
Fish the right side shore coming out of Alton, take your time and use the Gold Bomber, Senko's and twin tail grubs ( fish should be in depths from 8 to 30 feet). You should plan on fishing around the south end of Sleeper island ( a couple miles North of Alton Bay ).
If the wind is up, stay left and head up the inside of Sleeper Island ( somewhat protected if the wind is out of the Northwest. Try fishing near the castle as well as in and around West Alton Marina ( long channel on your left as you head up the lake).
If the wind is not an issue, you may want to venture over to the Varneys and fish all the shallow & drop areas around all the islands ( be careful - lots of rocks).
The most important thing is to buy a map and read it. It's easy to get turned around on the lake and not know where you are -- if this happens - find a lighted marker - they have numbers on them and this will help you find your way around ( marker numbers are on the map). If you have GPS, mark your start point so you can navigate back.
Note, There is a Bass tournament out of Ames Farm on Sunday the 12th, so you will have plenty of company.
Enjoy the lake, the magnificent scenery and of course the excellent fishing.
By the way, if your in doubt of where you are while boating, just flag down another boat or ask someone on shore - you will find a majority of the people on the lake to be very helpful.
John/NH
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