I assume that you live around Newport. If you look on the trout stocking schedule you will see they are stocking trout in Prisoners lake in devou Park the 10th of April.They would be a sure catch.Berley power bait,wax worms,red worms, corn or minnows would get you yourlimit 8 . Also if you are fishing with minnows you have a good chance of catchings some crappie. If you want to catch some channel cats A.J.Jolleys Lake is the place to go. Fish with chicken liver on the bottom for best results. This lake also has crappie of good size you could catch if you hit it right.
Good luck