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FISHING REPORT If you weren’t there or you haven’t heard, fishing on Aikens Lake is outstanding. Here are Aikens Lake’s largest recorded fish by species in 2019: • 30.5” Walleye caught by Mr. Aaron Crabtree of Chilicothe, OH. • 45” Northern Pike caught by Ms. Audrey Hoeschen of Milwaukee, WI. • 41” Lake Trout caught by Mr. Zac Jeaurond of Rockyview County, AB. • 25.5” Whitefish caught by Mr. Gordon Nickel of Solsgirth, MB. • 31” Burbot caught by Mr. Mike Rodstrom of Winnipeg, MB. • 24.5” Sucker caught by Mrs. Elaine Green of Brandon, MB. The jig bite was hot, the bounce was on and the troll was hitting. Our team of pro-staff guides provided hundreds of happy guests unbelievable angling opportunities. We showcased our unmatched and signature Canadian shore-lunches lakeside every day. Every single guest left with memories that will last a lifetime (they also each received a USB stick with their pictures to prove it)! If you weren’t there or you haven’t heard, fishing on Aikens Lake is outstanding. Our late-May to late-September season offers flexibility no matter your schedule or preference of fishing season. Our 290-foot-deep lake and 11,000-acre basin is home to countless game fish. Annually, we record some truly spectacular specimens which make the envy of many fellow anglers. The Gammon River, which flows through our lake, also holds a remarkable amount of quarry. We are fortunate to have access to its breath-taking falls one mile from our Main Dock as well as five miles of navigable channel down-river. Our Lost Lake Outpost has access to its own bountiful waters which are home to stunning golden-bellied walleyes and big ravenous pike. Our adventure seekers can trek into Bonaventure Lake and catch fish after fish in this backwater haven. As you can see, the options and opportunities are squarely in your favor. And the chance to catch a fish of a lifetime is always just one bite away. TRIPADVISOR RANKS US #1 LODGE IN MANITOBA! We are the gold standard. With 192 reviews as of November 2019 (191 at Five-Star and one at Four-Star), we rank #1 in the province out of 138 specialty lodges! Also, Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge was recognized with a sixth consecutive Certificate of Excellence in 2019. These commendations are only handed out to the top 10% of all listed destinations. TripAdvisor is a peer-based review website that compiles information from past guests and ranks each destination by the sum of their reviews. Thank you to all respondents who took the time to type out a review on TripAdvisor. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Your praise is heart-warming, and your suggestions allow us to better mould the Aikens Experience into an unforgettable visit. For those of you who haven’t visited us, come discover what makes a trip to Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge the best advice you can ask for. Our signature Century Club greeted many new entries this season. This popular challenge is unique and available only to guests of Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge. The target is to catch 4 walleyes during your guided day that total 100” or more. Successful anglers will have their names added to the Century Club, receive an 8 X 10 portrait to commemorate their feat, and they are entered into a draw for a free fishing trip in the next year. This is an exciting and fun-filled challenge that motivates anglers to really search out the big ones. Congratulations to Mr. Aaron Crabtree with the largest entry (106”) in 2019! Our constant commitment to quality resource management, diligent stewardship and now 15 years of full Catch & Release (save for shore lunch, of course) have ensured Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge will continue to provide its visitors with world-class angling opportunities. To our returning guests that are counting down the days till their return and to our first-time inductees into the “Aikens Experience” we genuinely look forward to sharing and forging new memories with you in 2020. See you at the lake!