Lion's Ice Fishing Contest, Feb. 12th on Centerville Lake

[Nordern]

Lion’s Ice Fishing Contest

Where: Centerville Lake, Centerville (Enter Lake at Waterworks Bar)

When: Feb. 12th , 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. (Ticket sales on the lake start at 10 a.m.)

Details: Centerville and Lino Lake Lion’s Club 24th annual Ice Fishing Contest.

Tickets are $4.00 or 2 for $7.00. Major Prizes for largest fish and many,many door prizes throughout the event. This is a very kid friendly event.

[Catchemfast]

Hey yeah! That's close. Has there been tournies out there for a while? I haven't heard of them. Who puts on the tourney? Access at Waterworks heh? What about that big "pump house thing"?? By the way, what is that thing? Aerator? Isn't the ice always real thin near that thing? If people drive out from WW, that's right in the path. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Hope to see you and many members out there

[Nordern]

Catchemfast, This is the only contest held on the lake and we have been doing it for almost 25 years. The contest is starting to get bigger in the last few years and we have been very lucky to have numerous prize donations. There is a very good chance you will win something. The ice is well over 24" and it is also safe near the pumphouse, although there is not much of a bite in that area. Hope to see you there and any other local FM'ers are always welcome.

[LIGHTLINE]

AERATOR, NO JUST A MASSIVE PUMP FOR THE ST.PAUL DRINKING WATER. CORRILATES WITH PHALEN ,RAUSHNAU,RICE GEORGWATCH,LONG AND ALL THE RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES..

AS FAR AS THIN ICE THERE, COULD BE, I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS CUTTING ICE RIGHT NEXT TO IT, NEVER FELL IN EITHER.

I WILL TELL YOU THAT FISHING NEXT TO THE PUMP HOUSE WILL PRODUCE SOME NICE CRAPPIES FOR YOU.. CRAPPIES ON THE WEST, WALLEYES ON THE EAST..

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY FISHING.

[LIGHTLINE]

THE BITE IS JUST FINE CLOSE TO THE PUMP HOUSE , TRUST ME.

[Nordern]

Was out just north of the pumphouse last night and picked up a few crappies. The vex was lit-up from about 7 till 9 but the little buggers just didn't want to bite. We finally enticed a few with an orange glow jig.

[Catchemfast]

So is anyone going to the tourney?

[Nordern]

We are expecting 300+ contestants. The door prizes keep coming in so everyone has a good chance to walk away with something even if they can't catch a fish.

[Nordern]

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[Nordern]

The Northern bite has started to pick up on Centerville. Last year our winner was a 6.47# nordern. I think we will pass that mark this year.

[RonZych]

We go every year. Last year I did the morning breakfast with the lions and drilled about 30 holes for everyone. Always a good time.

See tou there.

Ron & fishkid

[fishingmike0770]

Have done couple times. Always fun and good fishing. I like how first place picks the prize they want from list of prizes. Hope to see you all out there!

[fishkid]

And after the tournament there is car races on the ice and thats fun to watch

[shorefisher]

I plan on making it out there and have a few questions. Can you use your portable? Can you drive to the area on the lake it will be at? And what area of the lake will it be it be at? Thanks.

[RonZych]

shorefisher,

You can set up your portable on the outside of the ring.(warming house if cold)

You can drive out from Water Works bar parking lot right to tournament. It's on the north end of lake right in front of the bar.

[shorefisher]

RonZych, Thanks for the info.

[PikeMan Seank]

what is the exact adress of the bar where you enter the lake? so i can get it on mapquest

[Nordern]

The address is:

Waterworks Beach Club

7281 Main Street

Centerville, MN 55038

[RonZych]

Pike,

Not sure of the address. Water Works is the name of the bar.

If you are coming off 35E:

Exit on cr14. Take Cr14 west, it will take you right to Water Works bar on the left side right on the lake.

If you are coming off 35W:

Exit off lake street. Take lake street north untill you hit Cr14 at stop sign. Take right on cr14 which will take you to Water Works bar on the right side of road.

Ron