Testimonials
Nothing speaks louder than the experiences of those who have joined us on the water. Our guests have shared incredible stories of unforgettable catches, expert guidance, and the thrill of the adventure.
Check out our testimonials to see why anglers of all skill levels keep coming back for more!
Mark E.
Great guy, skilled fisherman, and fun to fish with!
Will teach you everything you need to know and how to do it by yourself if you want.
Larry H.
Organized, Knowledgeable, Professional. We were in great hands with Darren, He did a great job making everyone feel comfortable regardless of their experience level. Everyone had a great time!
Alex W.
You always work so hard to find the fish! You are on the water either getting bait, checking spots, or waiting for our arrival! Thank you for always being professional regardless of the conditions and outcomes.
Dr. Todd C.
Darren put us on the fish. The whole night was planned out and we just showed up and had fun. We will definitely be using your services again!
Scott A.
Darren was a fantastic guide. He had everything set up for us before we even went out on the ice! I caught my very first Sturgeon, and it was a nice 48.5 incher. Incredible fight on an ice rod! He gave us a ton of info on where to target them, gear to use, and best practices for handling and release. He is also a super nice dude. We had fun trading fishing stories throughout the night. I'm going back on the ice armed with some great information for tonight.
Kevin R.
Darren is very personable. He made sure that everything was taken care of for our sturgeon trip. Put us on fish. And all in all had a great attitude and gave us a pleasant experience.
Colin M.
Darren is a awesome fishing guide and very fun to talk to about fishing/fishing stories etc. Always have had great action on trips with him. My brother and I caught our personal best Sturgeon on a fall trip with Darren! I would highly recommend booking a trip!!
Adam G.
Darren is easy to work with no confusion about where to meet or what I was looking to go after. Had a blast and the trip delivered.
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After my first trip I have already booked another two. Good price for a quality trip!
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Darren is an exceptional host and got us on some great fishing but the best thing was how much we learned. From locating strategies to rigging to bait we left feeling we really knew more. We will be booking him again soon so don’t take our weekend!
Jason W.
Darren is a courteous professional that truly enjoys creating memorable trips for his guests. He knows the areas that he fishes very well and goes above and beyond to put people in the best position to catch fish.
Derek H.
My son & I both caught the biggest flathead, channel catfish & sturgeon that we have ever caught.
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My son & I have been on multiple catfishing trips & a sturgeon fishing trip with Darren. We caught very nice fish on every trip. You will not find a fishing guide that works harder to find the fish & make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Darren uses high quality fishing equipment & has a nice boat.
He is also big into the conservation of fishing. If you want to have a fun fishing trip call Darren!
John N.
Darren is a great guy with a fully equipped boat and the expertise to consistently catch fish! Always a great time!
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I’ve fished with Darren multiple times and have always caught fish, but more importantly, we always had a great time!
Mike B.
Darren is a great angler but even a better captain/teacher. He was flexible with schedules and weather. Got us onto nice fish. Will be a regular customer for years to come.
Greg L.
We’ve wanted to fish for catfish for many years, and Darren delivered big time. We caught 10 nice Channel Cats, but the 44lb Flathead I caught took the grand prize. We had quite the night. I will do this again!
Michael T.
We had a great catfish trip on the Minnesota River. Darren is very professional, knowledgeable, and shares information freely. It was a real pleasure fishing with him. He was great with my daughters, coaching them patiently while they were reeling in fish and explaining everything in detail. I really enjoyed our conversations and he answered all of my questions. I learned quite a bit on this trip and am looking forward to our sturgeon trip this Fall. Highly recommended.
Wendal D.
Darren’s love of fishing shows in everything he does. He has a great setup for fishing with a few guys and is a great guy to hang out with on the water. He is an excellent guide and I have already recommended him to other people.
Nick C.
Every time I go out with Darren I get surprised at how great a time we have. Darren makes it feel like you are on the water with a friend. He meets your needs without even asking, and 100% of the time reinforces that I have made the correct decision on who to be out there with. He is generous, upbeat, insightful, and doesn't try to hold on to any secrets. I have no reservations traveling to any location to fish with him. 110% the correct choice.
Tory P.
Darren is a top-notch guide! Caught plenty of fish, which is a bonus, but he is very personable! Had some great conversations, good laughs, and he's willing to talk fishing and share some of his knowledge with you that you can take home and use your next time out trying to catch these dinosaurs! We had an awesome trip all around!
Greg J.
Darren is a first class guide who ensures as great a time on the water that can be had. Very entertaining and patient to help my young sons have fun and catch fish. Went for the fish and left with an adventure. We WILL-be calling on him again.
Terry N.
We all had a great time, and enjoyed our stories and conversations. We were happy to get a chance to see our first flathead.
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We plan to try again during prime time next year. And we will share our experiences with other potential clients.
Mike M.
I appreciated Darren's hard work to get us on fish. We caught a good number of really nice cats. He's professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about all things catfishing. I'd highly recommend him to friends, and hope to book another trip in the future!
Pete E.
Darren, my boys and I had a great time. They were already talking of saving their money for next year.
Allin M.
Darren is great. Period. He's knowledge and the willingness to share and teach his clients is why I will continue to book with him and advise my friends to do the same.
Ryan F.
We had a blast and 100% will recommend your services to others! I would certainly call it a success with those cats and it was awesome to catch that huge sheepshead! Just talking and telling fishing stories was fun and it was great to be relaxing in your boat. Thank you so much!
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