MN River backwaters?

Anyone ever fish the backwater areas of the MN River? Is it worth it? Any tips to find some around the Chaska/Shakopee/Jordan area?

I also live in the area, although I am usually on the river vs the backwaters. I would say they are worth to try, as with those you never quite know what you can catch. They generally have very little structure and are very shallow (especially this year). I know in the past a couple of them have been hit hard by word of mouth. The ice fishing window can be short as well because of oxygen related issues.