I was just wondering if too much traffic on the lake could affect fish behavior. I usually at least get a couple bites but nothing at all today. Not even little nibbles from the bluegill. Im usually there around sunrise and Im the only one there. No one on the lake and no one on the shore. Today I didn't get there til about 1130 and probably saw half a dozen bass boats, a whole bunch of people in rental kayaks, and like 10-15 people fishing from the shore. The lakes not that big (maybe 20 acres). Could all this possibly affect whether or not I catch fish or do you think they just weren't biting today?

6 Bass boats on a 20 acre lake is a huge problem. That's about 3.5 Acres per boat to fish each. Traffic on a lake can definitely kill the bite, even on large lakes. If there is a lot of commotion, the bass will be on high alert and very skittish. That is an awful lot of activity for a 20 acre lake.

It seemed like a lot of activitiy to me too. It's usually not like this. Think there was some kind of party or something. They had balloons tied to the park gate. Usually if i see anyone else, there might be 1 or 2 fishing from shore and then maybe 2 or 3 boats on the water at a time.

rental kayaks for a 20 acre lake? where are you fishing at in Maryland?

Lake Tuckahoe in Tuckahoe State Park. It's in Caroline County.

Same thing where I fish. The bite is always better during the week when there aren't as many people fishing the lake.