The Good Lakes  

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Why not HOT ??

Jacksonville Lake Bass loaded with huge fish Open Mar 15 to Oct 15, nonstop weekend bass tournaments, overrun with ski boats, ugly private campgrounds and docks, and high launch fees, must bring proof of boat accident insurance to launch.
Evergreen Lake Muskie/Bass A some huge fish, but low fish numbers You will work for fish, but they might be huge, very nice campgrounds, but must pay launch fee.

 

The OK Lakes  

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Why just OK ?

Delavan, WI Bass/Pike B+ Good bass population, few over 5 lbs, loads of small-medium pike very crowded ski/pleasure boating/tour boat lake, high launch fee with dirt parking lot
Lake Geneva, WI Smallmouth B+ Excellent Smallmouth bass population super crowded ski/pleasure boating/tour boat lake, high launch fees with very limited parking, fish in the Fall only
Busse Woods Forest Preserve Bass B+ Good bass population, few over 4 lbs crowded park, lots of fishing pressure, loads of litter
Mallard Lake Forest Preserve Bass/Pike B  Decent bass population, some to 5 lbs, some pike crowded park, lots of fishing pressure