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I would set up as close to the stream/creek dumping into the lake as possible. I would not worry about getting into the swamp area, within 20 - 30 yds of where it enters the main lake is fine. 1 ft or more of water is plenty. Pike are ALWAYS attracted to water entering a lake ,be it a stream of any size,runoff from a spring or constant storm water release. Good luck.