I don't fish Lake Zoar very often, but when I do I get absolutely hammered with wake after wake from bass boats and wake boats and jet skis and pontoon boats, and my honest advice to other kayak fishermen is to just go to Lake Lillinonah.

Lake Zoar's shoreline has way more homes, way more traffic, narrower river channels, and seems like it is just all around way too busy. I went out on a cold Sunday morning at the end of May but by noon, it felt like Grand Central Station with all the people and activity.

The fishing is actually pretty good if you find the right spots, but you need to keep your head on a swivel. If you decide to visit for yourself, my advice would be to go on a weekday and head upriver toward Glen Road Silver Bridge and work the eastern shoreline. But beware, you will be fighting your way through an infinite number of Rock Bass...

Tackle List:

Strike King KVD Crankbait - Sexy Shad

Zman Ned Rig - TRD The Deal

Keitech FAT Swing Impact 4" Swimbait - Electric Shad