My son and I went down to Cedar Valley March 17 to March 20 for some catch and release trout fishing. This was a last minute decision as our Lake of the Woods trip was canceled due to ice conditions. The fishing was tough this week, but we did end up catching and releasing 4 trout (1 rainbow, 1 brown and 2 brook). We saw, just couldn't get them to bite, well over 200 trout. So much fun. There are tons of creeks in the area. The owner of Root River Rod Co., shared a ton of Intel with me and set us up with local, handmade flies. What an amazing place Cedar Valley is. The grounds are perfectly manicured. The views are stunning settled into bluff country. The river is a quick walk from every cabin and you can hear it which brings a level of calm and tranquility. We stayed in Bear, and the place was massive and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, the fireplace was used daily, and the porch was perfect. The kitchen has all you need. And, everything was ultra clean. No deferred maintenance anywhere on the grounds. If you enjoy wildlife, it abounds. We saw deer everyday. Bird feeders are always full and active sunrise to sunset. The owner, John, was a top notch host and super helpful, as the the rest of the staff. We absolutely loved Cedar Valley and it will now become an annual trip.

- R. Rick Murley Verified