Twin Falls Lodge

Twin Falls Lodge on Saskatchewan's Churchill River has an overwhelmingly positive reputation across dozens of guest reviews, with virtually every reviewer awarding the highest possible rating. The lodge sits between two sets of waterfalls in a remote stretch of the Churchill River, accessible by float plane from La Ronge or, for some guests, by boat. Reviewers consistently describe the setting as one of the most scenic in the province, and many guests return year after year, with several noting it has become an annual tradition for their families or friend groups. The word that comes up most often is "family" — not as a marketing phrase, but as a description of how staff treat guests. Multiple reviewers mention feeling like they were staying with old friends rather than at a commercial lodge.

What guests praise most consistently falls into four areas. First, the food: the lodge kitchen, associated over the years with cooks Diane and chef Evan, draws repeated superlatives — shore lunches of fresh-caught walleye with chips and beans, elaborate multi-course dinners, homemade pies, and appetizers before the evening meal are all mentioned frequently. Second, the guides: named guides like Barry, Willie, Willy, Ron, Robin, Rodney, and others are described as local experts who grew up on the water and know the islands and channels intimately. Several guests credit specific guides with helping less experienced anglers get on fish quickly and with going out of their way to accommodate guests with mobility challenges. Third, the fishing itself: walleye and northern pike dominate, with guests routinely catching large numbers of fish and several reporting Master Angler-qualifying catches including pike over 38–40 inches and walleye over 23 inches. Fourth, the hospitality of lodge managers past and present — Randy and Lorraine, Ed, and Laura are all mentioned warmly, and small touches like coffee delivered to cabin doors each morning are called out repeatedly. The cabins are described as modern, clean, and comfortable, with private bathrooms, and the main lodge has Wi-Fi and a big-screen TV.

Honest complaints in the reviews are essentially absent — not a single reviewer raised a serious recurring concern. One reviewer noted that forest fire smoke is a possibility in Northern Saskatchewan during summer, framing it as a regional reality rather than a lodge-specific issue, and one canoeist gave four stars instead of five with no specific criticism beyond the lodge being primarily geared toward fishing guests. Several reviews mention that "fly-in" is advertised but a boat-in option also exists, which is worth confirming when booking. Twin Falls Lodge appears best suited for dedicated walleye and northern pike anglers — including those chasing Master Angler fish — whether travelling as a group of buddies, with family including children, or across generations (multiple reviews involve grandparents, fathers and sons, and guests with mobility limitations who were well accommodated). The lodge also has a demonstrated record of welcoming canoe trippers passing through the Churchill River corridor, offering cold drinks, meals, cabin stays, and genuine hospitality to paddlers who stop in, making it a worthwhile note for anyone planning that route.