Fishing Testimonials
Taken Straight from our Guest Book
We have had some amazing adventures here at Cree River Lodge. These are all unedited, unscripted testimonials from our guest book. In places we were not able to read the signatures so we may have missed your name. Feel free to email us and we will be sure to add it. We are also digging through our picture archives to try and add some guest pictures to the testimonials.
Every time we turn the page on our guest book and read through more of the fishing testimonials we keep seeing our guests talking about a new "personal best". Whether that is the most Walleye they have ever caught in a day or their first Arctic Grayling or their biggest Northern Pike, we are thrilled to hear all of their experiences and thrilled to see the see the huge smiles on their faces when they talk about back next year to do it all again.
Made the trip with high expectations. All expectations were exceeded, blown out of the water. Was hoping to land a few pike on my fly rod and broke all my personal records with a 46" pike on the fly. 8 pike 40" or larger in 3 days. Thanks to the guides, Darren, Joel, Georgie for putting us in the right spots, again, again, again.
Galen Sonntag, Dan Reynolds - Saskatoon, SK
- July 9, 2021
Very knowledgeable guides that are lots of fun to fish with. Lots of fish and very big!! Looking forward to come back. Thanks for the memories.
- Tim Nethery
Excellent facility, excellent fishing, excellent people, excellent food. First class place that I will tell all about. Trip of a lifetime, many memories. Thanks.
- Richard Crowe
Had a great time! Looking forward to returning another time. Thanks to all the staff!
- Bryan
Big year Patty, 49-1/2" + 50" for us. It'll be tough to beat those numbers ... but we'll give it a shot next spring. XO.
- Paul Hamilton
Thanks for a “great time”. Excellent fishing and meals. Awesome staff. This is a first rate resort!!
- Fraezer Hillstrom
What a great time! Thanks for the wonderful meals Doreen and Betsy! Looked forward to them as much as the fishing! Pat & Paul – thanks for the effort – I realized that you can lead a horse to water…great laughs too! Have a great winter.
- Dale Atkinson
Customer Stories
Excellent food!! Excellent fishing!!! Awesome time!! Thanks Pat, Paul & the ladies!!!
- Geoff Bedard
Richardson Pioneer & Synergy group arrived Sunday August 22nd. Sunny day, little cool. Everyone has a smile on their face. Departing August 25th still smiling, what an awesome time!!!
- Jon Habok
Thanks for the great hospitality. The fishing was unreal, the meals were crazy good, thanks for the great memories.
- Heinberger group (Robert, Travis, Preston, Alex)
Pat & company, great lodge and wonderful fishing experience - thank you for making my initial pike and walleye experience so awesome. Hope to see you again
- P. Kelley, Weber, ID, USA
- We had an awesome time! Caught the biggest fish ever! Food was great, guides were amazing. Wink wink to Bob! Can’t wait to come back again. Thanks to Bob, Dorreen, Pat, Cindy, & Wade
- The newly engagers, Darren & Kim
- Patrick, Best walleye fishing in 10 years! Thanks for doing a great job as our host! You continue to improve the wonderful experience. All the best.
- Mitch Irvin, Hillsborough, CA, USA
- LOVED IT ALL! Thanks.
- Don Whitaker, Auburn, CA, USA
- Great fishing!
- Richard T. Fedor, Southington, CT, USA
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Had a very good time, see you soon.
- Don Ray
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Thanks for a great trip and lots of fun.
- Bobby Nichols
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Thanks for my 1st fish!! 36.5” pike. Cant
wait to come back.
- Matt
- Thanks for a great time. Hope to see you next year.
Fun fun fun.
- Frank P, Southington, CT, USA
- Thanks for an awesome time. The fishing was great, you
cannot keep them off the hook. The hospitality was second to none. Thanks for a
wonderful, relaxing time.
- Carsen French
- Thank you for a great time. Most fish and biggest fish I have ever caught. Cabins were very nice and the cooking was great.
- Jamie Kause
- Thank you very much for the hospitality. I have never
caught so many fish. 41.5” pike, many 37-39”. Great time.
- Lou Parent
Thanks for the great time. I have never been a fisherman, but this was one of the best experiences I have ever had.
- Vincent Shank
These are memories that last a lifetime especially with pics. Truly an exceptional 3 days of fishing mammoth northerns. Excellent food & great people & fellowship! Will NOT forget!! Thank you for everything!
- Daniel
Thank you for a super weekend full of fun, never a dull moment. True natural setting with excellent hospitality, much appreciated. I would highly recommend for the best fishing I’ve ever experienced. Thanks again.
- Scott Sware
Thank you for a fantastic trip. Exceptionally well managed. The best fishing / great food. Well done.
- Larry Miller
August 8, 2018
The Dilly Guys from Philly. Where do I start? 2nd year at Cree Lake, the best lodge in Canada. Fishing is over the top – Chip is a great guide and friend – the food and hospitality cannot be beat. Patrick you know how to please – hope to be back. Still the Philly two.
- Bill Baddy, Philadelphia, PA, USA
June 27, 2018
30th year anniversary trip of a group of fishing buddies – perfect choice! Thanks for everything. Prime time!
- Bill Turpin, Houston, TX, USA
June 27, 2018
World class in every way, trip up river to the dunes ranks in the top 3 big pike days of my life. Thanks for everything.
- Fosston, MN, USA
June 27, 2018
We had an incredible, wonderful time! Fabulous fishing, great food, and awesome hospitality. Hope to return again and bring family and friends. Thank you so much, Pat and staff!!
- Jim Fitzpatrick, Houston, TX, USA
June 27, 2018
An amazing experience, great fishing, fantastic guides, and wonderful food. A trip I will never forget. It was fun to spend a week with my son and friends!
- Mark, P.R., MN
June 27, 2018
Great food, great group of people, awesome guides. Had nonstop action on the fly rod for both pike and greyling. Awesome week that I will not forget. Thanks again!!
- Logan Van Hoof, Madison, Wisonsin, USA
June 27, 2018
First class accommodations and guides. Biggest Pike caught in 40 years (45”). The food was amazing.
- John Van Hoof, Appleton, Wisonsin, USA
June 27, 2018
Fantastic week! Pike, Walleye, Grayling were all a blast. Team Cree River Lodge were all awesome! Thanks to all, greatly appreciated.
- Dave Van Hoof, Appleton, Wisonsin, USA
June 27, 2018
First time fishing in 25 years, you guys made it so easy. Awesome people, great food and a super time. Hope to be back.
- Scott Zurflua, Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
June 14, 2018
Great lodge, great staff, great guides, and most importantly, great fish!
- Robert Ortiz, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
June 14, 2018
Hoy muchas pescas, no? Great guides, staff, fish. Thank you for the memorable week!
- Scott Eaton, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
June 14, 2018
Amazing trip, tons of fish. Amazing staff and lodge. Dunes was a great day trip. Will be back, thanks all.
- Chris McLennan, Webster, Alberta, CAN
June 14, 2018
Awesome times on the lake and at the lodge. Big fish. Thanks to all the staff at Cree River Lodge. River trip to the sand dunes was amazing and huge Jack on the river!!
- Lance Patterson
June 14, 2018
Cree River Lodge is fantastic!! The only place in Canada where the fish bite better than the mosquitos!!
- Frank Balderrama, New Mexico, USA
June 11, 2018
Good times, great fishing. Had a blast! Great meals and guides. Thanks for everything, especially the 45.5” Jack!
- Scotty Busch
June 18, 2021
Came to fish for the first time, what a beautiful place! Awesome fishing, great people, great food! thanks Pat and Lori for the hospitality! Thanks Georgie for the great guiding, learned alot. Looking forward to coming back.
Rob Erixon
Clavet, SK
Mar 14, 2023
I had a great time with you all last summer. I'm not one of the gurus of northwoods fishing lodges, but I can compare Cree River with several, and it stands out for such a friendly, easy-going atmosphere, coupled with some great pike fishing. Everyone treated me wonderfully--especially you and Clifford and Dante. This summer, during that same late June/early July time frame, I'm planning some do-it-yourself exploration of small, off-the-track bass lakes in northern Wisconsin, so that will be taking the place of a Canadian trip this time around. You're circled on my mental map, though, and underscored a couple of times too. I hope I'll get back to Cree River.
- John Tulp
June 18, 2021
First trip, amazing place! Had a great time. Guides were all top notch very nice people. Recommend dart games with the guys! Just don't let Jay create the shooting order! Thanks Pat and Lori.
Mike Emron
Lucky Lake, SK
June 18, 2021
2nd trip - brought the 5 older kids plus 1. A great family adventure. Was kept busy and entertained. Thanks again to guides for amazing fishing, tour of lake, and shore lunches. Thanks again to the cook - such good food. thanks Pat and Lori - you run a great lodge.
Bob & Kim Ericson
Clavet, SK
Fantastic Experience! 46.5" Northern and many many more - non-stop action! Wonderful time, great food & company. Would love to come back some time.
Jess Ollila
Pat. July 12 - 2014. We've been up to Canada some 19 times and at different camps but ENA and others cannot compare to the Jack Fishing and/or Walleye Fishing of Cree River Lodge. Please Keep it Always. in the Catch & Release program. Please!!
Jack Romanek
Casper, Wyo
The fishing was excellent. I had a great overall experience from the outstanding shore lunches to the hospitality and the guides. I caught the largest Walleye I've ever seen near the Sand Dunes at 31 inches.
Thanks for the great 3rd experience.
Colin Zimer
The third time that I've been to Canada and this has to be the nicest lodge/best fishing I have ever experienced. Thanks for the awesome time!
Wow, Wow, Thank you, Thank you Pat, Curtis, carol, Kyle, Joel. Over and Above as always.
Berry, Gaton, Ricardo, Tyson Roblin, Trent Roblin, Thanks for making and having a trip of a lifetime.
Corwin Block
Unreal. What I love about Cree River is you are in walleye, monster jack, and grayling within minutes of the lodge - no 20 minute boat ride. I would recommend time at the rapids and the river. Four casts with 4 fish over 40 inches has to be the hilight!! the amazing food and shore-side lunches topped off the trip I will be back. - July 21, 2016
Dan Johnson
Swift Current, SK
Amazing Fishing, Great Friendships, Unreal Food. I will be back. - July 21, 2016
Tracy David
Unity, SK
Thank you Pat and crew for an absolutely amazing experience and your warm hospitality. The boys and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in this paradise. The fishing was epic, the food fantastic and best of all enjoyed the comforts and friendships of your crew, guests, and our family. It's been a time we wont ever forget and look forward to our next opportunity to be here. - July 29, 2016
David Stalker, Mathew + Joseph Stalker
Kansas City, MO
This is my favorite trip every year. Twice a year. Thank You All Again. - June 26, 2016
Patrick,
Best Walleye fishing in 10 years! Thanks for doing a great job as our
host! You continue to improve the wonderful experience. All the best.
- Mike Irvin. Hillsborough, California
Cree River Crew,
We had an outstanding time at the lodge and on the lake this week. Biggest pike on the fly. Stef's biggest pike, grayling and walleye and summer whitefish! Meals were too good. Hope to see you again soon. Cree river lodge is like fishing in a dream.
Thanks All!
- Brad and Stef Fenson
Name: Calvin Auchie
Name: Barry Flipping, AB
Name: Kurt Andrews, Chicago, Ill
Name: Connie and Judy Schindle. Worthing, MN
Name: Aaron Graunke, Chicago, Ill
