I'd second Paint Creek. Not too big, not too small - you can get away from others. It's not as heavily used as the others, and as the King says the fishing is pretty good.
Cowan wouldn't be a bad #2 spot, but I can assure you it will be packed with pleasure cruisers and fishermen alike. I've hit Cowan 2 times in the last 14 days - 1 weekday, 1 weekend day. Both days there were a few "party barges" cruising around and a couple sailboats. This weekend will be 10X the normal traffic. Also, I've been catching mostly small fish @ Cowan
I'll be taking my boat to a private 12 acre gravel pit located in SW Ohio. I'd tell you all where, but then...... I like you guys too much!
