Chain Lakes... the south one

I know it's confusing but I'm talking about the Chain Lakes south of Longview. I've often gone there with my sons, done some fishing off the shore at the very north end. (the rock dam-like structure) We do catch fish, but were less frequent last year, and have always been pretty puny (never caught one I thought worth taking home). Has anyone found a good place to fish from shore there that might be better?