In July I plan on fishing my first bass yak tourney. The rule is you must fish within one hour of Raleigh, NC. My ponds I fish are outside the hour range. I am going have to find area closer. My question is, since it's in July in the summer heat would my chances be better on a lake vs pond? I'm thinking pond the fish may be more sluggish due to water heating up faster, but in a lake with a yak getting around to find fish could be an issue.

Any input appreciated!

Just found out it has to be on a river.