Yeah I've crossed British off my list because my buddy went there again and nothing after 4 hrs.
Willow has been good for him, landed similar fish there. But his biggest was only 2lb13oz. You may see him out there. He now has a 1 man ice hut. His name is Daniel.. 67 yrs young.
Yes you could drive to Gem lake.
Marble lake has been good too but ya gotta move around.
Will probably be good till X-mas.