A few friends and myself are planning an ice fishing trip up to Minnesota this winter. We went last year (early January) up to Mille Lacs. The only problem (besides slow fishing) was the resort owner wasn't the friendliest guy so we wanted to try somewhere else. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on resorts or lakes they have used in the past. We want to stay on the ice and they don't have to be on Mille Lacs. Also, if anyone has any suggestions on dates when the fishing might be better. This trip is mainly an excuse to get away from the wives and have a few beers with the boys but catching some fish would be nice.