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Offline Scarecrowbirdie

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Fishing Trip Suggestions
« on: Nov 23, 2015, 12:08 PM »
Hello everyone,
My first post to the forums after lurking for awhile. I am new to ice fishing (started last year with a friend) and have expanded some of my knowledge and gear in the off season and am looking forward to this upcoming season. That being said, my friend and I are looking to do a little ice fishing trip. We are in the Chicago area and are looking for a decent spot to take a weekend trip (leave Friday night, fish Saturday and some of Sunday and come home). Doesn't have to be a resort, but a place that can produce some decent fish and has a motel and some food options near by. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Offline UFCreel

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #1 on: Nov 24, 2015, 05:47 AM »
Lake Geneva comes to mind. Also many other smaller lakes just over the line that hold plenty of fish.
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Offline Roncarr

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #2 on: Nov 24, 2015, 12:34 PM »
Delavan lake also :tipup:
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Offline DaleL57

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #3 on: Nov 26, 2015, 11:34 AM »
Always thought about a trip up to Sturgeon Bay. 4 hour drive, cheap hotels (Holiday Music Motel, Super 8) and food at Kitty O'Reilly's or Waterfront Mary's. Only problem is that your in Packers country.
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Offline Scarecrowbirdie

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #4 on: Dec 01, 2015, 10:11 AM »
Thanks everyone for the great ideas!
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Offline harpenter

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #5 on: Dec 02, 2015, 03:06 PM »
You looking for in state ideas, or can it be out of state?
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Offline billebob5

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #6 on: Dec 03, 2015, 01:18 PM »
drive east to Syracuse IN area.  Lake Webster, Lake Wawasee and literally 100's of other lakes with public access.  Oakwood Resort is awesome.  Plenty of other chain hotels around in Warsaw, IN too.
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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #7 on: Dec 04, 2015, 01:27 PM »
anyone ever hit devil's lake minnesota? might need a backup if we never get hard water.
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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #8 on: Dec 04, 2015, 02:57 PM »
Quote from: crayphish on Dec 04, 2015, 01:27 PM
anyone ever hit devil's lake minnesota? might need a backup if we never get hard water.

I have to assume you mean Devils Lake in North Dakota.  There is a Devils Lake in MN, but it's little 200 acre lake with not much to talk about.  Devils Lake in ND is the big one people make trips too.  Great Walleye/Perch fishing.
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Offline UFCreel

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #9 on: Dec 06, 2015, 07:39 AM »


 

If thinking of heading to North Dakota. You need to investigate the Lehr area of McIntosh and Logan county's. The guy to get a hold of is Donald Schnering (608) 697-6910. Lots of lakes with Walleye, Pike and huge Perch. It is way cheaper than Devils lake. Nice and remote.
 



 


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Offline Scarecrowbirdie

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #10 on: Dec 07, 2015, 09:27 AM »
Quote from: harpenter on Dec 02, 2015, 03:06 PM
You looking for in state ideas, or can it be out of state?

Can be out of state, just not too far. Probably a 3 hour window from Chicago.
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Offline 52isntbigenough

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Re: Fishing Trip Suggestions
« Reply #11 on: Dec 07, 2015, 09:34 AM »
Petewnwell Flowage or Lake Winnebago.
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