Use extreme caution and make sure you drill test holes to check the ice conditions. If you aren't getting bites, move because the fish will bite somewhere else. There are eight to 12 inches of ice near the Highway 40 bay, Mud Creek, Jake's Bay and in the back of other protected bays with shallower water. Anglers report the best fishing using hot pink ratfinkies, white paddles bugs or yellow, white or pink ice flies. Try using one- to two-inch jigs tipped with chub, mealworm or nightcrawler (white paddle bugs, curly tails). If you taking an ATV or snowmobile, be extremely careful: A four-wheeler went through the ice a week ago.