As far as crowded...that depends on the wind and how many tournaments are going on if you are fishing on a weekend....still bigger than any other water you will find east of the Mississippi other than the Great Lakes. As far as finding fish...if you know how to eliminate water you can do as well if the fish are biting....which they are most of the time but any lake can be tough on some days...even the best of them. The bite is very good right now.....especially in front of the numerous cold fronts coming thru..but it has been windy...just find you a place out of the wind and go fishing......plenty of ramps here.

Word of caution...if you get outside the navigation bouys...you better know where you are...or you may find yourself without a lower unit.
Dave