Couldn't believe how busy the river was last weekday morning I was out. Decided to try the lake instead last night. Turns out there's a bleepload of fish out there too.. not a boat within 5 miles of me and an absolute fire drill for the hour or so before dark. Couldn't keep two rods in the water. There's ways to avoid the crowds. Canadian license definitely helps... Worth the price of a few bandits far as I'm concerned