Barren in April ???

[smashdn]

Hi I have a tournament there at the end of march. We still have ice on the lakes around here. So as far as the lake is concerned. Would the water normally be clear, mudddy, stained?
IS there grass or mostly rocks and laydowns. Should I go up in the creeks or fish points on the main lake. This year we are also doing Nolan and Rough river. Any info would be appreciated.

Barren gets drawn down 25 foot each winter as it is a flood control lake. Therefore there is no grass. You will find fish on points, ledges and on old wood. The banks are mostly all gravel or chunk rock and bluffs in places. What color the water will be will have everything to do with what kind of weather between now and then. As of two weeks ago it was a good clear green color. We havn't had a significant rain or snow since then. The lake is at winter pool now.

I can't speak for where to catch bass as I don't bass fish much. But I will say be carefull and good luck.