I've been out a time or two.
You can do it with a really good freighter pack and snowshoes but a tub sleigh would be better.
Early season I use a ski pulk and it works well.
I made my ski pulk from a kids plastic toboggan and some rope.
Can't seem to find any pics of it.
It's nice when you have a good tent, thick foamy and a wood stove to keep you toasty on the lake.
This was a week long camping trip 100 miles from the nearest town.