Don't know how far your willing to travel, but we take a trip to TN to Reelfoot lake a couple times a year. The crappie and bluegill fishing is excellent, and the lake is one of a kind. Been going for about 10 years and can't wait to go back each time. The bass fishing is there, but its not great. Catfishing is good as well, there is a couple camp ground around the lake, and you can stay down there pretty cheap. Bout a 5 hour drive from you. Your kids would love it. LOTS of stumps, gotta take it slow.