this will be my first time shore fishing the upper lake. i need some help. where should i start? any suggestions? thanks in advance.

What will you be fishing for? Striper try the dam about 300 yds up to the legal limit use No. 1 hook with 1 to 1 1/2 oz sinker with 2 to 4 ft. leader, 8 to 12 lbs. Bait anchoves sardines night crawlers or blood worm THe bite this week has slowed down. For bass use craw fish
saw some large ones off the docks if the police is not there no one objects fishing of the docks. they dont get there till 10:00 am they are all over the lake laying eggs you can see them if the water is clear the lower lake is also good but smaller.