Banks Lake/Potholes Bass

Hey Guys,

Im looking to expand my horizon to the big boy lakes. The 2 on my hit list are banks and potholes. Which lake is more productive in the spring and which area? Im not asking longitude and latitude or what lures, just general areas to find some prespawn fish. I understand what Im looking for (deep water with shallow water near by) but the lakes are intimidating, i dont know where to start and any information to put me in the right direction is all Im asking. Feel free to private message me any information. Also guys Im not a fish eater. Unless I magically catch a walleye or channel cat haha