Am I Doing Something Wrong?

[HookSetDon]

Ive been using the mapper program to look at some lakes in my area that ive been fishing, looking for spots that could be productive so i can eliminate dead water and cut down wasted time. Ive been looking on the map for areas where the main lake channel, river channel or creek channels intersect. Atleast I hope thats what those lines represent haha... they arent contour lines or depth indications just lines that make a path through the lake some coming through a river,some from land ( underground feeder creek?) and some just showing up on the lake without a orgin.

Now if I was right with my assumption, from what ive been told these are usually great spots for holding fish, problem is most lakes where these intersections occur theres a lot of boat traffic. Is it a waste of time to fish these spots during high traffic? Would you suggest hitting these spots first thing in the morning when traffic is non existant?

thanks, Don

[tmier]

Realized my op was for another tread...oops! As long as these spots aren't below the thermocline and have some structure there may be some fish down there.

I believe everyone should share the water they want to enjoy. I wouldn't put up a buoy barrier to rope off tubers but they should respect your intentions as well. Fishing during traffic does stir up alot of water though. I never caught a bass in wakes but did hook a walleye on a crank thrown just behind a speed boat.

[Catt]

Beer & boats don’t mix period

The only time I avoid high traffic areas is when it’s hazardous to me, the bass living on that structure have grown accustom to the noise. I can’t tell you how many bass I’ve caught bass or seen bass caught while someone was flying by at wide open throttle.

[NBR]

As I'm sure you know better not take a few beers along fishing in Ontario.

[tmier]

In Michigan they go great together. But Catt is right, be aware but definitely try it.