I would head everyones advise. Personally I would not cross in your situation. If i wear really wanted to fish the LBL side I would go put in at Sugar. You can catch some smallies in that area, and if the wind gets up you can somewhat hide. I have a 18.5 ft boat and have trailered to either side before during tournaments to avoid the wind. Weather changes fast there and being unfamiliar with the channell can get you hurt. You dont want to go out of a boat in March.