Ladue, West Branch, or make the trip out to Mosquito?

[JohnTheDeer]

This is the year that my buddy and I decided we want to start ice fishing. We bought our poles, jigs, and hand auger. If we end up liking it we will get ourselves a shanty.

Anyway, we are trying to figure out a good place to go soon. We are the closest to Ladue and West branch. But I have heard that Mosquito is a really good place to go. Ideally Ladue is where I'm wanting to go but obviously if Mosquito is a lot better place to go then we will make the trip.

We would rather catch some walleye but we would also be satisfied with some panfish. What would be the best bait to use for both? All I have is some lures I bought from Gander. Im not sure if that would work fine or if I should get some live bait or both?

Also I guess a good question to ask is if the ice is thick enough to go out tomorrow.. haha

Thank you for any and all help given to me.

[wis2ohio]

combo of live and artificial is best, all ice should be more the safe. mosquito had 8+ today.
If you can afford a fish locator that is best but not necessary.

[LeeinOH]

If walleye are what you mainly want.... Mosquito. The bite is off right now due to cold front. They should be biting again by Tuesday evening... Wednesday would be better though. B

Bring Vib-e and jigging Raps. Bluegill are plentiful in shallow to mid depths. Anything they can fit in their mouth with a waxie on it.