Coming to nebraska

[mkeller]

My 11 year old son ice dying to go ice fishing but we can't get safe enough ice here in se kansas for me to take him.  Am in contact with a guide but he is booked for the dates we have free to come.  He is checking with a buddy to see if he is able to take us.  If he isn't able to guide us do you think it would be worth trying it on our own?  I was thinking of maybe lake wanahoo or maybe somewhere smaller.  Would love to catch some yellow perch,  never had a chance to catch them before.  Thanks in advance for any information, it is greatly appreciated.

[Sandbilly]

Wanahoo would be a good choice but not for perch. Have you ice fished before or have required gear?

[whitetips]

What "Sandbilly" said.  You could sure DYI at Wanahoo.

If you want yellow perch, you are going to have to travel to northern parts of Nebraska.

Start here, http://outdoornebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Fishing-Forecast-web-1.pdf.  Fill in some blanks here, http://digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/769053-fishing-guide-2017-web.

Feel free to ask more questions!

Daryl B.

[viasandhillgill]

Tooth and Whisker Guide service check out his face book page.

[mkeller]

Thanks for the info guys.  I haven't gotten to icefish for a few years but have rods and reels, tackle, auger, tip ups, shelter, and electronics.

[Jfarmer]

If no guide is available I'm sure some of the good folks that fish in the valentine area would be glad to help. Or for that matter let me know if I can help.

[mkeller]

Thanks guys.  The guide got us booked up for the 20-22 .   My son is really excited and so am I.  Jfarmer I really appreciate the offer.  Would love to take you up on it someday.

[Jfarmer]

No problem. Glad to help anytime. Good luck

[Iceman402]

Wanahoo is a good place to fish for kids. Anywhere in the trees you won't have a problem catching panfish. If you make it up here let me know Im usually fishing.