I would have to second what Fletch said. I hit Sidley when the ice goes off until early summer, dragging a fly around on a catch and release program. Great lake to fish from shore if you don't have a boat. The lake does have a reputation of muddy tasting trout during the summer.
As a side note, haven't missed too many of the annual ice fishing tournaments and have the distinction of weighing in the smallest fish in the very first tournament.
Kball4... maybe hit this year's tourney and get a taste of the local flavor. We have plenty of snow this year if you are into playing in/on it.