So it might even be five stars if you're the target market. I'm a little bit not. There's a lot to like here, though. The Lodge rooms are warm, pretty spacious, and come with a freezer to store your catch. There's a pool and hot tub, which could be a little bit warmer, but not bad. You can everThe on premise cooking is hearty meat and potatoes stuff, and will keep you well fueled for a day on the water. (They offer an included meals plan, but by my math, not worth it unless you eat a LOT.) There's wifi, it's spotty and would not be enough for streaming, but you can check email. Their fishing guides will definitely get you to where the walleye are. We came back just one shy of the legal limit for a boat of six, and two anglers were kids who barely fished. Now, a few bads. First, the lodge rooms are comfy, but gosh those walls are thin. When the room above us was occupied, we heard every footstep, TV show, or discussion. Second, the property is really showing some age. The biggest sign is the microwave in the lobby, which trips the circuit breaker if you actually use it. But third, and this is where I think I'm just not their target market... the fishing charters are really designed for people who know exactly what they're doing. I'm not an experienced walleye angler, and I wanted to understand how to find the spots, where we were, what to watch for on the sonar, etc. Pretty much the guide service here is get driven to spot, get handed a rod, and jig in silence. I asked questions and learned a few things, but when you get two word answers, you learn not to ask too much. So all in all, not a bad place, and definitely an inexpensive option, but I might've gotten what I paid for. read more

2nd year going to Sportsman for MEA weekend. We chartered a boat for 1/2 day and totally lucked out: we got a great captain! His name was Joe and he was so experienced. Highly recommend him! Caught 24 We stayed in a small cabin (2 bedroom), it was perfect for the four of us - no frills, but had all we needed. Lodge staff here is always hit or miss, especially late in the season when everyone is tired and ready for the break between fall and ice fishing. Always great service over the phone though! Kids had fun at the arcade upstairs and adults had fun with the bar/pull tabs. read more

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This place was a complete HOOT! What fun, going out in -22 degree weather to slay the elusive Walleye! Guide staff was very professional and fun to work with and they knew their business. Bombardiers were cool to ride in and added to the adventure. Food in the restaurant (hey, I had fried Walleye all three nights I was there), was amazing. Nice little Salad Bar and the Beef Soup with Wild Rice was crazy good. Rooms are a little dated but very clean with views of the lake, provided you are on that side, that were awesome. Gift shop had tons of cool stuff and some of the items I got are amongst my favorite casual wear now. If debating whether or not to go, GO! You will not regret it. read more

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We came here for lunch one day and the poutine fries were very yummy but not made the typical way using cheese curds (disappointing). We wanted to order a cheese pizza but was told they are frozen pizzas (not homemade as the menu states) and only had pepperoni or sausage. I don't eat either but figured I could pick off the meat but that is not possible as the meat is under the cheese. :-( There are absolutely no vegan choices and other than a salad there is no vegetarian choices either. read more

This is as our second time staying at the Villas at the Sportsman's Lodge in August. First time we stayed in a one bedroom and second time a two bedroom villa. Unfortunately, we had the same experience both stays, the units were not cleaned well. Especially, the kitchens were filthy. Dirty microwaves, ovens, stoves and fridges. We turned the ovens on both stays and in both units and they were extremely smoky from the filth inside and had to be turned off, essentially unusable. This year's stay, the floor in the living room had not been vacuumed, crumbs and popcorn on the floor. Most everything was dirty in both units, counters and bathrooms too were not cleaned well. Towels and bedding are old and worn. Mattresses were very uncomfortable. The Villas are new and could be a very nice place to stay, but the cleaning in between guests stays is extremely lacking. We will not be coming back, for the price you pay to stay in the new Villas we expect a clean unit when we check-in and two years in a row they have dropped the ball. Disappointing to say the least! read more

Will not be coming back anytime soon. Guide service was simply subpar and unprofessional. Guests had to compete with guides because guides were fishing alongside us while we were fishing. I had to help other guests with netting and baiting hooks while guide was fishing. Guide "TJ" was rude and threatening my wife if she dropped a cheap Ugly Stik combo rod and reel. Under new management and extremely poor customer service; staff needs some serious training in how to treat paying customers. Pool and spa do not work and you won't know this until after you arrive. All docks are now under water. Very disappointed in them. read more

This is our fourth year coming to Sportsmens lodge. We stay in the brand-new villas that they have built in the last few years. These are more like condos than cabins. Our particular unit had a two bedroom and two bathrooms. Both of the bathrooms were like master bathrooms because they were attached the bedrooms. One bedroom had two double beds and the other bedroom has a queen bed and a set of bunkbeds. The living room had a couch that folds out into a bed it was more of a futon style. The cabin had a full kitchen and awesome view of the lake. We stopped down and ate at the lodge twice the food was good the prices may be a little bit high however. If you're heading to Lake of the Woods I would recommend staying at Sportsmens lodge. The boat slips are new and the location is great. It is right on rainy river so you have access to the river and the Biglake if you get fish for some reason on the Biglake you could easily fish the river for miles and miles. read more

Sportsman's Lodge - 40" northern. - Resorts Near Me - Baudette, Minnesota

Pretty cool place! The people there are super friendly, the views are amazing, and the fishing is unbelievable. Some of the beds aren't as soft as they prolly once were. The restaurant is pretty good with a few things that are absolutely amazing. Overall, it's a great place to stay, hang out, and relax! read more

My dad first stayed at Sportsman's around 1977, and this past decade we siblings have been taking trips here with him. For the most part we have had decent experiences, always making the most of things and overlooking minor issues. We were just there the weekend of June 26th-28th. There were 5 of us in Cabin 3 for two nights and a full day charter fishing trip. Check-in was smooth, and we got settled into the cabin on a gorgeous afternoon. The first disappointment was that water smelled pretty bad, sewer like, to the point you wouldn't dare drink it. No problem, we had some bottled waters, and ran to the nearby store for some gallon jugs. Saturday morning we were up at 5:30 to make some breakfast and slowly get ready for fishing. It was a beautiful morning, but as soon as we stepped outside we were hit by a strong chemical smell, like some kind of paint or stain, or plastics burning - something toxic. It did not go away, and my sister informed the desk that there was a strong toxic smell in the camp that could make people sick. She also requested a couple rolls of toiler paper since we only had one. We fished and that was ok....experienced walleye anglers, all of us, relegated to nightcrawlers on harnesses after an hour long boat ride into the angle. We made the most of it, but noticed other boats having action using jigs. At one point my brother asked for a fresh worm, as his was banged up and he'd had it on for an hour or so and through a couple moves by the boat. The guide actually said, "What's wrong with the one you got?" No time to be a smart ass, especially when he didn't get us close to limits, and my sister outfished Him. When we got back, in good spirits despite the lackluster fishing, the odor was still noticeable and caused some to feel nauseous or have headaches. We thought maybe the people in the cabin next door had been burning toxic stuff, but who knows. Still no toilet paper, no response about the odor. We made the most of it in the cabin away from the toxic air, playing poker and having a fish fry. I was woke up Saturday night around 2am by my dad and sister. The cabin was full of smoke from open windows, because the people in the cabin next door were pretty wild. Turns out they were the band, and who knows what they were burning, but the smoke was thick and made breathing difficult. We called but were ignored. We closed up the windows again and made it through the night. In the morning we had to simply pack up right away and get out, for our health. We had requested to speak to the owners before leaving, but they were dismissive as well. They eventually gave us a 20% discount on lodging only. When they were reminded that they a $10 back guarantee for every fish under the limit, they scoffed at us, as if we were making it up. That guarantee was from their own website, and I notice now that it has been changed to only on 2 day trips. Just the way they scoffed at us instead of showing any concern told us all we need to know. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff we have encountered have been great. The water is disgusting, and the owners apparently do not care if you have a legitimate, serious problem. There are other beautiful facilities with nice staff. Easy choice for us. read more

The moment I stepped in I was not greeted but rather for a minute just standing waiting to be seated. The waitress stared at me and said "what do you want?" After seating me it took her 35 minutes to take my order. I was about to leave when she finally came and she said "sorry I forgot about you!" I ordered the dinner special which was hot turkey sandwich. Also a side of walleye bites as this is walleye capital. When I got my plate I was extremely happy that it wasn't boxed mashed potatoes and it actually tasted amazing. The turkey sandwich was alright and the stuffing was crunchy. The walleye bites looked so delicious but was really surprised at how bad they tasted. The fish was watery and lacked taste as if it was previously frozen and thawed and the breading wasn't spiced. Very disappointed! Would absolutely not go back! read more

Sportsman's Lodge - Hot turkey sandwich dinner. - Resorts Near Me - Baudette, Minnesota

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Never stayed here because it's hard to justify the price imo, but I've rented boats several times. The owner is a great guy and I've had good service at the bar. read more

The food was good except for the broiled walleye dinners. It came served in a plate of water....I did not order boiled fish! It was terrable!! You would think that their signature dish would be fisk.....But no!! read more

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Looks like a cool place to come on a Friday or Saturday night. It's right in the middle of some resorts so I'm sure it gets packed. Looked like there was a stage for a band as well as a dance floor. Unfortunately we just came in for lunch. I had the buffalo chicken salad which was super good and loaded with extra extra chicken. My co-worker had the walleye taco and said it was tasty but a bit small for the price. Saw some great drink specials, happy hour everyday from 5-7, as well as daily deals. Wish we would have found this place sooner. read more

Came in for a late night dinner. They were already preparing for the next day, but still offered me a nice place in the restaurant for having dinner. I got super service from a very attentive waitress. The first time in my life I drank Grain Belt beer. I looked it up in the Internet and I read this is the best cheap American beer made only with water, malt, hops and yeast. In this area the Walleye is very famous and I ordered it as my dinner. The fish was fresh, the taste was good and I enjoyed my stay at the Sportsman Lodge. Probably one of the best possibilities around Baudette for having food. read more

Sportsman's Lodge - Cheezy Garlic Walleye - Resorts Near Me - Baudette, Minnesota

Food was good but prices a little high even for the resort area. Nice atmosphere and great view of the river. read more

Sportsman's Lodge - Resorts Near Me - Baudette, Minnesota

The hotel is pretty basic and a little bit less than I had hoped for for over $100 per night. The rooms that we had each had two double beds as opposed to two queens. If you are used to sleeping in a queen or a king with your wife, prepare to get extra cozy. The weather was pretty cold the first night and the pool was a little too chilly for me but the kids had fun. That night, the hot tub was cold (91F) also, but it was fixed and 104 F the next day. The pool was also warmer the second and third day, and might have been so because it was Friday and they expected more business. The kids like this since the deep end is nine deep and they enjoyed playing games that they can't in our municipal indoor pool that's no deeper than 4'. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and it was quite good. There is a salad bar included with the entrée which makes the $15-$25 price range reasonable. My wife got the ribeye which was a little overcooked from her requested medium. I got the cheesy garlic walleye which was drenched in cheese and Alfredo sauce and was quite yummy. My kids split the walleye fillet dinner. The fried fillets were good but nothing special. The kids meal with walleye nuggets was an excellent value. Lots of fish for and $8-9 plate. The guides on our two ice fishing days were great and checked back on us regularly. Make sure to pack a little extra cash to leave a tip if they do a great job. On our first day, we had 2 walleye, 2 sauger, and a 33" northern. One the second day, 9 sauger in the bucket. read more

This was my first time to this lodge particular lodge and I must admit, I was very disappointed. First of all, I booked a villa for 4 people and was told that it was going to be $502 per person. When I went to check out they had an extra $300 charge on my bill. When I asked about it they said there was a minimum number of people for that villa so we were charged extra for not having that minimum. There's nothing indicating that on their web-site and nobody told me that when I booked the reservation... true bait and switch. We also made a reservation for the restaurant one night. Our plan was to have our catch cooked for us. Our guide never delivered any of the fish to the restaurant so we had to settle for a simple cheeseburger. It took nearly an hour and a half to get a cheeseburger. I couldn't believe it because there were only about 6 other tables in the restaurant. It wasn't close to being full. We were told, and the web-site says, that you would have daily housekeeping service however we never had any service at all. I will never come back to this resort. Poorly managed and unprofessional! read more

Prices are sky high! Water STINKS in cabins! Ill NEVER go back! The servers are rude.

Another great stay at the sportsmans this time we stayed in a cabin !! We are having So much fun as always . Tons of sleeping space it has everything we need and more !! My family Thanks everyone for making our stay Great!!! read more

Sportsman's Lodge - Resorts Near Me - Baudette, Minnesota

In only for supper tonite and had the blackened walleye filets and choc lava cake dessert. Walleye was really good. Dessert had been frozen/nuked I suspect, so would have been much better fresh made. Good service and nice facility. read more

Came in for dinner on a Wednesday evening and the place was deserted. The Walleye I ordered was nice, but I don't think worth the $25 or so that I paid for it. The bread was very stale and the fruit salad moldy. Even though i was the only customer the waitress was not super attentive. Maybe this place is better when it's full and the food more fresh, but all in all a mixed experience. Probably wouldn't return. read more

We just had an ice fishing trip here. The food and service was great, the fishing was great but the cabin we rented was not. The cabin was two bedrooms with walls so thin you could see thru, each bedroom had one outlet and that outlet did not have a cover plate on it so wires were exposed and it didn't work. The sheets on our friends bed had black pubic hair all over. The bathroom sink "burped" every time you flushed the toilet. This would have been a great experience but those cabins need ALOT of work. read more

Cabins are not nice. No water pressure in shower. Charcoal grills only provided. Ken-marke from now on!