When or IF we get ice this year? One of the best areas is off Magee Marsh in February. Also out of Camp Perry. The early fish (January) is out of Catawba State Park. You will need transportation. i.e. snowmobile or atv. Sometimes it would be a long walk. You will need a Jet Sled to sled to haul equipment. Standard ice augers for eyes are 8" diameter. You can fish with a 6" but it gets interesting at the hole.