I'm only a casual carper and fish Sandmere once a year for a blow out. Fishing on the top with mixer or crust(mostly mixer)freelined, you expect to catch between 5 and 10 fish averaging about 7lb. As PAAS continue thankfully to operate a close season, the fishing is easier the first few months, but the fish come up most of the year. The lake is very shallow at 2 to 3 feet for most so is very susceptible to temperature changes. I tend to fish on the far side as it is not as busy. There are plenty of swims. Don't forget your barbless hooks. Have fun.