Thanks for the input, Fishwhere. Great points! Will utilize them tomorrow.
Ice fishing rod is my plan
As for the lake, the original plan is not working out anymore, so I am going hit Joker lake by myself tomorrow with a canoe or an inflatable boat, haven't decided yet. I haven't been there in ages, so have no idea what it's like today. If perch isn't biting, I will go for pike.
Anyone knows where to get the maggots in Peace River? The only place I knew was selling them was the Petro Canada gas station by the IGA, but they dug it out.
Thanks y'all for the input! Will try to report tomorrow.