Basser,
I’m not an expert in that area, but have considered poking around up there for panfish lakes. Little John is a name that pops up often for pannies, open or hard water, and the community spot a little south of there is Big Arbor Vitae. Should have good ice, and little snow to trudge through, so there is plenty to explore. Check with bait shops in Minocqua (Dewey Catchem or Kurts) and they should be able to give you a general area to search. Good luck and let us know if you got into some.
Fs