where to go for panfish, for the last time out

[Martian]

 my wife , due to a whole bunch of crap this year was able to get out panfishing once this year , yesterday, and now wants to go again. any suggestions? thanks

[Doeslayer]

My only advice is somehwere low to get out of the wind....

[wingfan87]

I agree with doeslayer, someplace out of the if possible.  But to be more helpful, knowing where you are located would be more helpful in making a suggestion for a place to try.

[Martian]

 I am in the Flint area

[wingfan87]

Doeslayer may have some ideas for that neck of the woods. After this week's temperatures near 60 degrees. Ice in southern Michigan will more than likely be shot.
Houghton lake was reported to have 30 inches of ice. That should make it through the this week without to much problems.  I would think any place Houghton lake,  Cadillac and Mitchell lakes northward should be ok still.
I like fishing Burt lake for perch and walleyes. Mitchell and Cadillac have panfish.  Guess it depends on how far you want to drive. Iceshanty is a good resource for keeping tabs on ice conditions.  Good luck!!

[Iceassin]

Wherever you go...head for the shallows. In fact, one of the lakes I had the most success at this past season, the gills never left the 12 - 18' range. Past years they eventually moved out to the 30' waters but not this year.  . Not complaining though. 

[Martian]

 we did get out monday, pretty windy and cold, and managed to get 14 keepers, including one gill just over 9, and on just under, and a 10 in. speck, no pike, . Tuesday here looks the best, but she has to work. wait, I don't