I'm in for any better suggestions on good water. What lakes are better that are relatively close to me? I'd meet you somewhere within reasonable distance and let you "show me the way around" any lake that isn't brackish. I'd like to go to Livingston if there was a good place to hang that had good water.
Keep in mind that I have only been to Somerville (pretty big, pretty rough, and pretty crowded) and Gibbons. Gibbons was my choice because it's plenty big enough for any reasonable lake activity with plenty of shut down if you have something fast, along with not being terribly crowded. The dam has pretty decent water, especially if the wind is out of the south. I've only lived here just over a year so maybe a seasoned vet like yourself should give me some suggestions on where to find good people and good water.
Come on SOF, help a guy out a little!