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The idyllic setting of Aikens Lake, first class cabin accommodation, delectable meals (including fabulous shore lunches), convivial conversations with other anglers at the end of a day on the lake, and especially the high standard of service of an obliging and friendly staff, contributed to a vacation experience that will be long remembered. And thanks to the patience and assistance of our guide, within 3 days each of us had landed a walleye in excess of 26 inches in length - to go along with several other walleye and pike!

-Clare & Ted Towsley; Toronto, ON

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Pit, Julie, and the Aikens Team:

A few days ago I returned from my fourth trip to Aikens Lake. It has been my good fortune to experience many fishing lodge operations in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan over the past 21 years, and of all those visited, Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge is at the top of my list. You and your staff treat your guests like royalty from the moment they step off of the plane and onto the dock until it is time for the handshakes, smiles, and goodbye hugs when we have to depart for the “real world”. The thing I have noticed the most is that the staff truly enjoys working for you, and are well versed in customer relations. When you have this in place, add the beautiful scenery, outstanding fishing, and extraordinary food there is no doubt Aikens Lake puts the exclamation point on the Canadian fishing experience!!

-Jeff Ohman; Cottage Grove, MN

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We had always wanted to experience a fly-in fishing adventure and decided to come to Aikens Lake for a special celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary. From the moment we stepped off the plane our expectations were exceeded. We wanted to be pampered in a luxury setting yet experience trophy fishing. Everyone “on the peninsula” made us feel more like family than guests, and yet, spoiled us with service. We developed a special relationship with our guide Trevor, who put us in the Master Angler’s Club with a trophy Northern Pike for each of us as the ultimate culmination of a dream vacation. Thanks to everyone at Aikens Lake!

-Helen and Brian Jefferies; Brampton, ON

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Being the “responsible party” when bringing friends (and their wives) could make one apprehensive. The Aikens Lake staff did not let me down, but delivered top line treatment once again. Thank you!!!

-Gary Bernegger - New London, WI

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Pit, Julie, Pat, Bruno:
Words can not describe the experience Randy and I had. First off, what a pleasure it was to be fishing with Jonathan and Bryan. They definitely made a great fishing experience even better. Jonathan & Bryan, both Randy and I thank you. Since the charity auction for The Children’s Wish Foundation, I have heard many great things about Aikens Lake. You truly can not appreciate it until you experience it. Pit, you and your staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty. From wake up to the time we hit the bed in the wee hours of the morning, we were treated like family. Every time I hear or see ‘Beer Batter’ I will always have a smile on face. I consider myself to be a fairly novice fisherman, I appreciate the knowledge and experience of both Pat and Bruno shared. I surely came out knowing a lot more about fish and fishing. Best of all, the kids of The Children’s Wish Foundation will benefit from the great experience that Randy and I had. Once again, thank you so much.

-Claudio Reda - Winnipeg, MB

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Being a woman of retirement age who has never done this type of trip, I heartily congratulate and thank the staff and our extremely competent guide, Points, for a really great trip. Fishing was excellent, food is superb, and the shorelunches are melt-in-your-mouth perfect! Accommodations are rustic, clean, and just lovely. Thank you!

-Mary J Campbell - Waterville, OH

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Had a wonderful 4 days at Aikens Lake. Been to several fishing camps but never one as nice as this. The staff is superb, the food great, the accommodations comfortable and I even got my first lake trout!

Want to say we thoroughly enjoyed “Points” as our guide. Hope he has a great season and a wonderful winter!

-Walt & Chip Bumb - Montpelier, OH

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Super, super, super… AGAIN!

Thanks to a wonderful staff - great adventure -

great guides - great chef - fabulous menu -

and even a dear dog!

-Dave and Kitty Chism - Maumelle, AR

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Hey Pit & Julie,

We just wanted to send you an email to thank you again for a wonderful time! It is difficult to find the words to express how much fun we had and how much we appreciate everything you did! We cannot stop talking about our experience at the Lodge! Your outstanding staff treated us so well; made us feel at home. Mitch was the perfect guide for us! We had a such a great time with him! There was so much laughing, conversation and shared interests, the days just flew by! Just thinking about our trip makes us smile! We have great pictures of our experience, both from you (and Mitch) and our own pictures and have been sharing them with everyone!

Thanks again and take care,

-Sherri and Marc Grandmont, Winnipeg, MB

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Julie & Pit,

I had the pleasure of coordinating a fishing trip/business meeting at your lodge this year. Normally, coordinating a trip for eight people can be a challenge and this one wasn’t without a few along the way. Our trip was on, then off, then on again. The number of people changed from the original list and we had to change our dates close to when our trip was to occur. I have worked through changes such as these with other facilities, but never have I experienced such an accommodating couple to work with. You both handled the changes without a flinch, which was greatly appreciated.

Our group had never been to your lodge before, but had been to several others. Without exception, all felt that our experience at Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge was much superior to other facilities that we have been to. From the time we arrived where we were greeted by all of your staff at the dock (very nice touch), until the time we fly out and were bid farewell again by all of your staff, our time at your facility was second to none. The accommodations were very comfortable, your staff were all very friendly and helpful, the fishing was outstanding, shore lunches were amazing (still thinking about the beer battered walleye) and the meals at the lodge were wonderful.

Clearly, you and the others that own/manage Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge want to make your guests feel like they are special and you succeeded.
Our group will be back again to enjoy the hospitality and great Manitoba fishing that we now know exists at Aikens Lake.

Best regards,

Ross May
Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.

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To Best Sum Up our feelings about Aikens Lake is to say “Is this Heaven?” We must have said that about a dozen times. If you can’t come here & get your head right with the beautiful scenery, the tranquility, and the upmost in taking care of your guests, then you must already be a goner! This is truly the place to come for beauty, relaxation, a good bit of world class fishing. The staff quickly become good friends and your guides become mentors. God bless! ps - Pat, remember that you promised to stay till our return!

- Ray and Eliene Herderhorst, Cahioka, IL

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In Less Than 12 Hours…

…flew from Denver to Winnipeg,

…luxury van ride to Silver Falls,

…float plane ride to Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge,

…toured the facilities,

…enjoyed Happy Hour,

…had an terrific dinner,

…went fishing with a guide,

…and caught a Trophy Walleye!

- Steve Meyer, Retired Aerospace Executive, Parker, Colorado

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“Great trip! I’ve been to many other “trophy” lakes in Canada over the past 15 years and I must say Aikens was the best all around camp I’ve been to. Fishing was outstanding, accommodations were 5 star+, the staff was the best I’ve seen as were the guides and boats. A+ Grade on the Aikens Experience, we’ll be back. . . that’s for sure! You get more than you pay for at Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge.”

- Bob Gillispie - Coralville, IA