I used to fish John's lake years ago when i was in lake county. I'm not sure of the town (location) that you posted what county is it in?
Have you heard of Cedar Creek Lake here in Ky? It's located near Stanford and Crab Orchard. They made this lake just for fisherman and it's paying off already. Great catches of bass and bluegill. I mostly bass fish and we have had some awesome days there. The fishing is starting to really pick up in the state as spring is here!!
Don