Lake suggestions?

[SkiSoloII]

Im here from Michigan for a few days.
 Wife and kids are visiting family friends in Libertyville.  I brought my walking gear (and my floatation device and spud!). I need to grab a license and some spikes.  Suggestions as to where?  Also looking for a panfish  lake.  I've got my Navionics app, so should be fine picking a spot if I can find a lake with fish in it?

If you can help, please pm me so the lake has fewer fisherman on it than fish in it.

Thanks!

Dave

[boscolab]

Pistakee lake on the fox chain is popular. As is Channel lake. I believe the NAIFC is having a tourney on the chain this year.


Not sure if you will find a place with few fishermen. The ice season is rather short around these parts. We get when the getting is good enough to support our happy azzez.

[SkiSoloII]

Where are the access points? Neither Navionics nor Google maps show a launch.  Do the bars  and restaurants allow walking access from their lots if you promise to buy a beer?

Also, suggestions for bait and licenses? I guess I can hit bass pro......

Thanks again!

Dave

[boscolab]

Not sure on the bait shops.
But Oak Park Lounge lets you on Pistakee lake for a fee. There are other guys here on IS that can add to access areas.

[sgtski]

Ice is just starting to lock up I'm hoping by Friday to get out.....pistakee a great lake to fish but be careful....follow old tracks.....lots of spring and thin ice out there...later mike

[SkiSoloII]

Thanks, guys!