This used to be one of my favorite things to do!!! Find a frozen slough on the Clark Fork around Missoula and catch whitefish and trout all day long. Haven't done it for many years though since I started chasing other species. Bobber, split shot, brown whitefish fly and a maggot. Looked for 7-8' of water or a bit more and watched the bobber all day:)
So to answer your question, yes!!! Drive down the south side road and keep your eyes open. TEST THE ICE AT ALL TIMES!!!! Moving water makes for highly variable ice conditions!!!!