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I'll be heading up to Centennial Lake sometime this month to look at a piece of land. Just wondering if it was worth it for me to bring my ice fishing gear. I can't seem to find too much info on species or ice fishing in general on the lake so I thought I'd ask the experts. Don't want your secert spots or anything just an idea whether or not I can expect a fish or two up at the north end of the lake through the ice, or if there is a better spot in the area.

Thanks
jjcanoe

Centennial Lake is part of the Madawaska system so you will probably find walleye, smallies, largies and pike.

Try calling this place ice fishing info - http://www.theeaglesrest.ca/

Thanks beachburger, lots of useful info on their site!

jjcanoe

I have never fished it during the hardwater season, but have fished it countless times in the summer. There are walleye, pike bass and pan fish. The shorelines drop off quick and have good structure off of them. It's a nice body of water, good luck with the piece of land.
thrasher

Thanks for the info Thrasher. Looks like there won't be much ice left after this warm snap. We lost it all down here in London and my ice fishing trip to Simcoe this weekend will now involve pulling the boat out of the garage!

jjcanoe

If you plan on fishing the north end of Centennial be very careful. There's lots of current on that end, ice at the best of times can be unsafe around the bridge/river mouth.

That being said, the only real public access is on the north end of the lake, about 2km east of the Eagles Rest lodge, right after the bridge.

With temperatures the way they are now you can probably fish from the bridge, beside the public launch, in open water. Drop a jig straight down let it hit bottom and jig away! (30ft of water)

If the ice is good when you do go, the bay out in front of the launch is a good starting point. (70ft out from shore will give you about 20-25ft depth, gradual sloping) The shoreline and bays on the opposite side of the road from the launch are also areas to try.(10ft out on that side will put you in about 10-15ft of water, drops quick) Just stay away from the main current flowing around the bridge on either side.

You should be looking at a walleye and pike bite, this time of year. Pretty sure there is a slot limit on walleye so double check the regs.

Good luck and play safe!

Thanks Lostchild,
That's exactly where I was planning on going. The land I'm checking out is about a km or so down the road from the bridge. 20" slot limit(19.7" actually) on there and Black Donald Lake or so I've read in the regs. If I do get a chance to drop a line, I'll let you guys know how I did.

jjcanoe