I don't think Sugar Ridge get's very crowded, depending on the pit you fish. The pits are really best for john boats IMO. There is a cemetary on the same road as New Lake in Oakland City. You pass the cemetary on your right and keep going a bit and the lake is off to your right as well. Nice lake and plenty fun to fish. Just don't expect it to be the same as Bluegrass. Same goes for Sugar Ridge. The quality of the fisheries are night and day.