I went to Dale thanksgiving weekend around 10 or so years ago. Swear on my life me and my buddy caught one total fish for 3 days! I've been a few other times and done well. Was there one spring weekend with at least a half inch of snow in the boat and had my best day ever. I haven't been in a couple years. It's very hit or miss lake for me. Now Barkley, I believe I could catch em good thanksgiving weekend somewhere on the lake. I'd try Barkley/Kentucky.