It is legal, S. Spec is hard to get on, as a bog the ice for the first 60' or so (swampy ice) is often not safe and I would bet money the edges are not safe right now. Only hit Bassett's about 30 years ago and got some yellow perch... it is a fair walk in from the gate. North Spec is easier to fish and the ice is likely to be safe... I have talked to many anglers that have done well there. The couple of times I have hit it, it was not so great, but I have not "figured" it out either. Best of luck!