2008 Century Lodge Letter
20th Year
It is hard to believe – our 20th season as owners!
The years go by so fast and so many friends have been made… from California to Virginia, Pennsylvania to Texas, Kansas to Florida, and Colorado to New York. What a blessing it truly has been to serve you as our guests.
We have learned that people from all over this great U.S. are wonderful and friendly. We appreciate you all and especially those who have been our friends and guests for many years.
God has truly blessed us with this wonderful spot on earth and with a wonderful family, who without them, their love and hard work, our 20th would not be possible.
Century Lodge on Century Island
A 2 hour drive up from the border at International falls, MN will take you to our private landing at Bear Narrows (25 mi from Dryden, Ontario). Upon arrival our guest boat will pick you up for a breathtaking scenic 6 mi boat ride into the heart of Osbourne Bay on Eagle Lake, Ontario, Canada.
With miles of uninterrupted shoreline and pristine wilderness, Century Lodge is the only lodge on all of Osbourne and Niven Bay on the SE end of 90 mile Eagle Lake. There you will find Century Island, charming and remote, rustic lodge and fieldstone fireplace with all private cabins overlooking the lake.
The home-cooked meals, delicious and plentiful, are served with a lake-view setting. Peaceful and secluded, abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and excellent TROPHY FISHING!
20th YEAR SPECIAL
FREE GRAPHITE REPRODUCTION FOR LARGEST RELEASED FISH FOR 4 SPECIES IN 08!
BOOK BEFORE DEC 23rd WITH DEPOSIT TO RECEIVE 2007 RATES FOR 2008
WALLEYE ~ SMALLMOUTH ~ NORTHERN ~ MUSKIE ~ PERCH ~ LAKE TROUT
Walleye Season open May 16th
Muskie Season open June 21st
MULTI-SPECIES ALL SEASON
We feature 16’ deep-V Lunds with new 25hp motors. All camps boats have comfortable swivel seats, unlimited gas, floor boards, minnow bucket, paddles, nets, and life vests (adult large size only) for your convenience. Upgrade Eagle Outfitter boat available on limited basis for extra charge. (Limited Quantity) Please inquire upon making reservation.
Bob Mehsikomer
One of many 50+ fish Bob has boated at Century over the years
Muskies- Osbourne Bay and Niven Bay are premier locations in all of Canada and the US for trophy muskie fishing. The natural spawning areas, fantastic structure, stained and sheltered waters make for some of the best trophy muskie fishing to be found. The topwater action is second to none!
Bob Mehsikomer, renowned pro-muskie fisherman and host of T.V.’s “Simply Fishing” films exclusively at our lodge on Eagle Lake. Osbourne Bay is one of Bob’s “very favorite” spots. Bob also films for smallmouth each season at Century and consistently catches 5-6 ½ pound smallies. Bob thinks the smallmouth fishing is exceptional!
Niven Bay
Niven Bay is a beautiful area to fish with 2 waterfalls just minutes from our lodge. Like Osbourne Bay, it is also a natural fish sanctuary holding all five species both in numbers and size (walleye, northern, smallmouth, muskie, and jumbo perch). You will not want to miss fishing down through Brule Narrows, White Clay Narrows, and Indian Straits! The scenery, wildlife and fishing are spectacular!
Portages
We also offer a guided portage trip at the end of Niven Bay which is another excellent area to fish. We are the only lodge on Eagle Lake to have access to this lake by boat. Bunyan Lake holds excellent northern and walleye both in numbers and size (walleyes up to 32”). A really fun trip!
Foxtail and Fishhawk Lake are exclusive portages only available to those guests who take advantage of our private fly-in outpost at Lake Kaoskauta.
Fly-In
Century Lodge has the only outpost cabin on Lake Koaskauta. This clear, deep, natural trout lake offers excellent fishing for trophy northern pike and lake trout. Imagine having your own private island cabin on a lake all your own. Neighboring portage lakes to Fishhawk and Foxtail add to the experience and opportunity to fish walleye along with more exceptional pike and trout fishing.
Hunting
Century Lodge has excellent hunting for bear, moose, ducks and birds in our own private bear management area. Abundant wildlife thrives in this pristine wilderness surrounding the Osbourne and Niven Bay area along with limited hunting pressure. This allows both experienced and inexperienced hunters to benefit from this unique opportunity to fish and hunt remote areas just minutes from the island. Black and Cinnamon color varieties. All bear stands are only accessible by water. With pre-baited stands, very limited hunts offered each year, and experienced professional staff, Century Lodge is the choice for your next bear hunting trip!
500lb 2007 Fall Bear Excellent hunting opportunity Private stands only
accessible by water
Below are a few comments from our guests this past season! Take a moment and you will see that our area has excellent fishing throughout the year, May-Oct. Whether fishing or hunting or just looking for a special place to relax and enjoys God’s country, Century Lodge is going on 20 years of serving others. We hope to share this special place with you and your family this upcoming year! God bless!
Sincerely,
2007 Guest Comments
Below are a few of the comments from guests this past season
May
“Awesome place to stay! I Caught 10 ½ & 16lb northern using spinner bait and minnow. Very fun!” Elijah Russell (age 12) – Gardner, KS
“8 Walleye 19 – 25 inches in one day. Great trip. 40” muskie, 34” pike.” - Tom Zentner Merrill, WI
“Best spring trip! 5th year up. Great fishing!” - Jean Schneider Janesville, WI
June
As always great time. 15 smallmouth 18” and over. Lots of fish. Thank you! – Dave
Whistance Lee’s Summit, MO
“Had a great time! Caught a ton of walleye. Biggest 24, 26, and 28 inch!” – Ron Plumb Rock Island, IL
“45 and 48” muskie, and 29” walleye!” – Jerry Ford Chicago, IL
“41 inch northern!” – Trevor Krostensen Chicago, IL
“481/2” muskie. Lots of big fish. Lots of fun. Thanks!” – Pennino family Hawthorn Woods, IL
“Boated 3 musky (48” biggest), 22 smallmouth with being smallest 17”, lots of pike in the high 30” range and lots of walleye.” – Jerry LaBarge and Russ Hook Plainfield, IL
July
“4lb 14oz smallmouth, 5lb walleye, 40” muskie. Caught nice fish.” – Mike McCaughey Downer’s Grove, IL
”17th year up. The fish keep getting bigger. Caught 52” muskie. The friendships keep us coming back.” – Rich Watt Elgin, IL
“29 inch walleye. Great walleye fishing. Great muskie, food, and family.” – Bob and Sandy Pettke Aurora, IL
“9 muskies up to 45”. Saw 3 bears in North Bay. Look forward to next year!” – Paul and Dave Beck Streamwood, IL
“Century lodge, Osbourne Bay never cease to impress. 14 muskies with 7 over 40” and a 47” and 50!” – Mike Hopkins Wheaton, IL
“41 inch northern. 36”, 38”, 39”, 42”, 42.5” muskie. Moose, eagles, otters. Great time. Awesome!” - Bruce Tait Libertyville, IL
Wonderful trip! 50” muskie. Thanks for a great time. Hope to see you again soon.” – Bob Zill LaGrange, IL
”Total of 7 muskies. 4th time here. Will be back next year! - Somenek brothers Bartlett, IL
“Our 1st trip. Great food, fun, and fishing! Boated 5 muskies with lots of misses and follows. Excellent food and hospitality and we caught a bunch of smallies too! – Mike and Joe Eisele Woodstock, IL
“Our 17th year up. The fish keep getting bigger! Caught 52 incher!” – Rich and Nick Watt Elgin, IL
“1st muskie! Great food and excellent cabins. Fabulous water!” – Cotels family Palatine, IL
“Matt (15) caught a 34” and 48” muskie. Also caught 44”, 36”, 34”, 30” muskie and 39” northern.” – Greg Blackburn McCarr, KY
“Great trip. Boated 9 muskie, saw many more, great folks!” – Lee Simmonds Columbia City, IN
August
“Huge walleye on M&G spinner bait. 5 plus pound smallmouth. Great trip! Caught muskies + big walleye + smallmouth. Accommodations are first rate! Thanks!” – Garrity family Waiwatosh, WI
“38”, 38”, 41”, 42”, 44”, 45”muskie. Saw 50” muskie, moose, 2 deer, and a bear.” – Angela Saccameno Chicago, IL
“18 inch, 20” inch, 6# smallmouth. 38” pike jigging. Hooked into a 50” muskie!” – Dave Bohm DDS Arlington Heights, IL
“Awesome bear hunt, shot cinnamon bear 325lbs. Saw mink stealing marshmallows along with 2 more bears and a wolf!” – Chuck Moek Elk Grove, IL
“Beautiful country. Caught 26” walleye and muskie in Niven Bay. Awesome shorelunches. We’ll be back. Great staff and food.” – Steve Smith South Bend, IN
September
”Walleyes everywhere! Fantastic service. Much appreciated!!” – Jean Schneider Janesville, WI
“28” walleye!” – Matt Johnson Oconomozoc, WI
“4 days saw 44 muskie. 44” 43”, 40”, 40”, 39”, 39”, 38”, 38”, etc. Also northern and smallmouth!” – Duane Nichols Rockford, IL
Boated 9 muskies! Many smallmouth up to 5lbs. Missed 3 huge muskies at the boat. We will land them next year. As always, great time at Century. Our 12th year up!!!!
“Awesome week! Walleyes 17-18” every day plus fish of a lifetime 50” muskie!” - Don Gillette Forest Lake, MN
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