i never fished hardwater there. BUT in the summer i go there alot and am successful. from the boat launch (park side) go west to sandbar still east of the island about 150 -175?? yards go between end of bar and dock to south i fish everywhere from ontop of the weeds to 20 is yards away there is a drop off from 6-8 feet to 12-20 feet roughly.in summer i drift it with a jig, sliding float and leech. hope this helps u out and if u wanna partner fer the day let me know because i'm off mon thru thurs. lol i'kll split the gas with ya.