I wouldn't avoid going out in the boat if I were you just because of lack of experience, as great fun can be had (comical in my case). The lake isn't so big that you can't get to anywhere by rowing and you attach yourself to a bouy, my limited but enjoyable experience is that your more likely to catch a little ways out than from the bank. (Life jackets are supplied

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In all I would have said the place was perfect when beginning out on boats for the first time.
Anyways have fun, looking forward to getting there myself when I'm next down that ways
Chris