If you didn't go today go on tomorrow. The boat traffic is not as bad as they say if you know how to drive to keep your self out of trouble. The Whole lake is about the same trees. Alot of trees but the trees are visible when driving so you shouldn't have any trouble until you get to the lower end and then you will have to find the holes to get through. I would give you an idea of what bait to use but you probably have already heard everything under the sun to use. So my suggestion is to use you favorite bait and go from there. Good luck.