New to big water ice fishing

I have been ice fishing for years but going up to the Saginaw river to fish in the winter. Getting tired of the over 3 hour drive from Fort Wayne. I bought an older sled and would like to start fishing the Western basin this month. Dont know where to go out of. In my boat we go out of wild wings but the reports I have read is Camp Perry. Can you guys please tell me where to go to park and get my sled out and any advice on what I need to know before I go on the ice. I want to be safe and not hurt myself for others.
Can you guys help?