We've been staying on South Bass for years in mid May. It is definitely an advantage some days to get out when it's rough. There's 2 ramps on S Bass that are free and depending on which way the wind is out of on a rough day you can launch with no problem. We go through Island Club for our place to stay. There are condos and houses to rent for lodging. The only disadvantage I see on the Island is there are no fish cleaners. You clean your own which isn't a big deal because they have a central fish cleaning station. The only challenge sometimes can be getting rid of the carcasses if the gut wagon is full & closed. There's a grocery store and gas station over there too.