Love this lake!
First of all, I don't know why I haven't done any lake reviews around here. Maybe it's because I only went twice last year since my hubby seem to get annoyed when after swimming and fishing, I just want the canopy up, spread out my big towel over the seats, lay my body down, hat over my face then I take a nice siesta. You think?
This is by far, the best lake to take the kids fishing. The water is usually calm and it doesn't get too windy like Lake Pleasant. Anyone can catch a bluegill when you're fishing by the coves among the reeds. Make sure you bring enough tackle and bait to lose to snagging....I guess that goes without saying for the seasoned fisherman/woman.
The marina has a gas station, tackle, bait, little store and water sports rental. You can also dock the boat if you want to get some snacks or have a meal at the Lakeshore Restaurant (see review).
Lots of "sandy beaches" if you just want to spend the day by the water. There are covered ramadas, only a little treck to the water.
We try to get here before 6am...the parking is a clusterf*ck after 9am!
p.s.
Can everyone please pick up their trash? There are trash receptacles all over the place...no excuse! I gathered some floating empty water bottles and soda cans...plus who knows what's at the bottom of the lake! For those that do care about our surroundings, my son thanks you, coz he is ticked off at fishing crap instead of fish!