Wendall, if the lakes in Madison have safe ice they can be nice. There are some nice bluegill, on the weed lines, in University Bay. There is a bait shop in Madison, I think it is D&S Bait or something like that, they offer a ride out and back for $10.00. I think the go to the Island area, about a 2 - 3 mile trip. Round trips are run several times during the day and they do a good job of putting you on fish. There are several value motels in the area, you might want to do a search on the net to find one. I have always had a great time and it isn't an arm and a leg to do it.
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