We now have a new goal for every fishing season. Our previous record of 211 “Master Angler” fish (set in 2001) has already been surpassed, with several weeks of bookings left! Former guide Rob Jounot flew in this morning to help out for the weekend. Having his first day to do some scouting (as no guests were in camp today), he took out Megan, the camp chef. At 5:00, Rob hooked into a monster 28.5″ walleye in the South Arm. That fish tied the record of 211. However, not even 10 minutes after that beautiful fish kicked back down, Megan felt a tap. She set the hook into a very healthy 28″ walleye. It ran straight to 45 feet of water and fought like a nice laker. We will have some pictures to show once they are developped. We will keep you up to date with our trophy count.

The 2003 fishing season has been wonderful at Aikens Lake! Last year, we finished with 189 trophy fish landed at Aikens. However, this year we just passed 190!!! Our best year ever was in 2001 when we caught 211. That record is well within reach as there are several weeks left in our season. Unfortunatly, we will not be able to update the “Master Angler” page on the website until early October.

We have had several people delayed because they did not have proof of citizenship with them when they were boarding flights into Winnipeg. A driver’s license is not acceptable (it only proves you can drive in the USA). Therefore, you need either a passport (preferable) or a birth certificate. Here is the official word from the US Department of State… “Visas and Travel Documents General Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need: (1) proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship. (2) photo identification, such as a current, valid driver’s license. All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Alien permanent residents of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, commonly called a “Green Card.” If you are a dual U.S./Canadian citizen you should always present yourself as a Canadian citizen when entering Canada. However, U.S. citizens should use their U.S. passports when entering or leaving the United States.”

We are now sitting at 142 trophy fish. We have been on a torrid 4 trophies per day pace for the past few weeks. The walleye fishing has been out of this world. We are 25 trophies ahead of our best season ever (2001) when we ended up with 211 trophy fish. If you have not made plans to

The Greteman trip has been a complete success. The family has caught many big fish, but the biggest came this morning. Thirteen year-old Alyse landed a gigantic 30″ walleye at Chris’s Corner. It had a 15″ girth. I am sure this made grandfather Tom a very proud man during his 50th anniversary of his first trip to Aikens Lake! A great big thank you to the Gretemans who cooked a shorelunch for the entire staff today!