Wheeler Lake is loaded with fish. You won't have any trouble catching fish. Fish what you like best. The're are all kinds of patterns. Flats are fun to fish. Edge of channel is good. Points off channel are good. Elk river is great in the spring with lots of docks.
Most tournaments are no longer won on the flats as all the grass has been eraticated. There are some deep brush piles along the channel on the lower end that now hold bigger fish.
You will have a great time.There's a nice tackle store at Athens when you get off 65. West End. Have a great time...Rex