All of our big lakes are fishing tough w/water temps below 50 degrees. Wether you're slow trolling bait or faster w/metal flys, fish are spread out in the top 15' of water. Hopefully you'll be in the 10% of fishermen catching! I'm not fishing the derby this year, but will be guiding clients on Winnipesaukee Saturday am. Good luck, there's some big 6 year old Landlocks in Winnipesaukee I'm sure a few will come out of hiding an chew! Cap't. Bob