LAKE FOREST FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Heated Shanties and Silent Holes: A Full Day of Ice Fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin
A full-service, eight-hour ice-fishing outing run by professional guides — heated shanties, top rods, and on-ice transport let you focus on chasing bluegill, crappie, walleye, or pike.
Heated Shanties and Silent Holes: A Full Day of Ice Fishing in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Escape the ordinary on a stress-free, full-day ice-fishing outing in Southeastern Wisconsin run by OPS Experiences. Professional, full-time guides bring heated shanties, top-quality rods and reels, and on-ice transportation so anglers of every skill level can spend the day fishing rather than fussing with logistics.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Heated Shanties and Full-Service Setup
The trip is delivered as a full-service experience: heated ice shanties keep anglers warm while guides provide top-quality rods and reels and handle on-ice logistics so you can focus on fishing.
Target Species and Where to Find Them
Guides pick lakes and spots to target specific species: bluegill and crappie in shallow bays and brush piles, walleye along deep flats and drop-offs, and northern pike near weed edges.
Pro Guides and On-Ice Transport
Full-time, professional guides lead the trip — as seen on Midwest Outdoors TV — and provide the local knowledge and on-ice transportation needed for a safe, productive day.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A planned, eight-hour day on the ice: you arrive prepared for cold and the guides handle the rest — hauling shanties, setting up rods and reels, and moving the group to the best holes — so the rhythm of the day is about finding a pocket, dropping a lure, and feeling the tug.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day outing — approximately 8 hours.
The operator will provide the meeting point once the ideal lake location is chosen.
Bring a positive attitude, boots, gloves, hat, warm clothes, towel for fish slime, sunglasses, camera, cooler or bag for fish, food/drinks (beer is allowed), and the proper fishing license for the water you’ll be on.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the outing?
The full-day outing runs approximately eight hours.
Where do we meet?
The operator will tell you the meeting location once the ideal lake has been selected.
What does the operator provide?
Guides provide heated ice shanties, top-quality rods and reels, on-ice transportation, and a full-service setup so you can focus on fishing.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes — bring an Illinois fishing license, or a Wisconsin license if you will be fishing in Wisconsin waters; clarify with your outfitter which lake you’ll be visiting.
Can I bring food or alcohol?
You may bring food and drinks; beer is allowed.
What about tips for the guides?
Tips are customary and typically range from 20% to 50%.