Ice fishing trip?

[fishintechnician]

Ok guys thinking of taking a 3 to 4 day trip somewhere in Ohio to fish mid feb. Any suggestions? I enjoy pan fishing crappie and would love to find some perch. Just looking for somewhere don't really wanna mess w a guide. Although I may consider it. But more than likely just a lake and a hotel to stay at. Thanks

[wballard77]

South Bass!

[fishintechnician]

How far off the island do you have to go? We will be on foot

[wballard77]

If the ice is safe then, Mouse Island reef is one mile from the ferry. Or take an air boat out.

[erierider]

I would use caution around Mouse. Very tricky ice up near there. I won't even venture there and fish all around the area. Bad current through that area and can cut the ice from underneath pretty bad. I know guys do it but you can walk a little further on safer ice near Catawba. JMO

[fishintechnician]

Any inland lakes anyone can recommend? I'd love to get up to Erie I just don't see it happening unless some one would want to show us around. I don't know the area very well.