I'm in Traverse City and I have a lengthy list of lakes to hit this year. I've done quite a bit of research and I know there are plenty of lakes to catch lots of bucket mouths in the area. I'll be fishing from a 12' aluminum with no motor so I'm restricted to smaller bodies of water (basically counting out Green & Duck Lakes, Long Lake, Lake Leelanau, etc.) SO I was wondering if anybody knows some smaller lakes or ponds where there might be some BIG bass hiding. Looking for quality not quanitity. Thanks!

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/MRBIS/results.aspx?extent=514287.0307801068,552790.0878623165,440146.3173565753,493487.43440135195,16094.33

The DNR's website will search lakes with state launch sites/public access by lake name, county, etc.

A decent small trolling motor would add a lot of water to your choices.