Family Ice Fishing Location Suggestions

[Mds4752]

Greetings all,

Trying to plan a family ice fishing trip for me and my 2 sons and my brother and his 2 sons. I live in Des Moines, my brother in Lincoln. Would like to find a nice spot somewhere in northeastern or north central NE.

Neither of us has ever ice fished outside of Iowa, so I have no experience on any lakes in NE.

Would obviously need cabins or motel nearby.

Any suggested spots?

Thanks in advance.

[formerSDguy]

Its maybe a bit off your path but I would strongly suggest NE South Dakota. Cant compare it with anything around here right now. Head to Bitter Lake.

[Clunk]

I strongly agree with Former South Dakota guy...Bitter is excellent fishing....but if you want to stay in Nebraska I would suggest Werhspan or Lake wannahoo in awhile.

[icefisherforlife]

wannahoo wanst that good the other day got a few bits and the was all go out to the fremont lakes lake 2 you will get alot of small fish but you should get a few slabs

[Mr Merritt]

  In north central Nebraska you can stay with us at the Merritt Trading Post in our cabins (2 to 4 beds each).  Call us for winter rates.  You have the option of fishing Merritt or the nearby Valentine Refuge (20 miles).  Both have excellent panfishing.  I can help you with locations and techniques.  Best of luck wherever you go!

[needtobefishin]

You could try Grove lake by Royal Nebraska or Swan Lake SW of O'Neill.  Lodging in O'Neil.
Perch are holding very tight the bottom of Swan.