Nick Retka

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What anglers say

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  Art Stowe

  Repeat angler

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2023

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  Fishing with Nick

  8 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2026 • 2 adults

  I am almost 80 years old and my handicapped brotheris 73 .We also had my 11 year old grandson and at the last minute we added my daughters partner and her 2 kids 8 and 15 so we out with a total of 6 on a 8 hour trip.It was a windy day and Captain Nick kept us on fish. We caught at least 10 walleye,1 crappie,1 Rock bass several keeper Bluegills,and too many bass to count. Captain Nick spent at least a half hour cleaning the fish and went well beyond our 8 hours.In addition to the keepers we released 4 Bass that were around 4 pounds,and must've caught 20 that were too small.The kid's had a blast and Nick was so patient in teaching them I am sure that we created fishermen for life This was my besr guided fishing experience Highly recommend

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  Jeanne Schmidt

  Repeat angler

  

  Kansas, US

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  Member since 2021

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  2 trips

  4.7

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  Nick is AWESOME!

  4 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM on July 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  Picture it! Clear Water Lake end of July 2026. The lake was calm, not a breeze in site nor cloud in the sky and temps in the 90’s. You’d think there would be no way a fish would hit a line… But NICK was the best! He knew where to go, how long to stay, and which side of the boat we’d catch one! Such a great day despite the despicable weather. He was patient and friendly and could bait a hook fast and release our catches faster! Our 8 and 5 year old granddaughters never said they were bored. Not once! He was gentleman and we will call him again. Thanks Nick!!!

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  John Fitzgerald

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Weather be darned

  6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2026 • 4 adults

  Our weather was cold and windy but Captain Nick worked his butt off and put us on the fish that were biting! We went out with him 2 days and while not much luck the first day it was not from trying, he had us all over that lake looking for the bite. Second day was much better and we boated a good amount of walleye. We booked the trip months out and can’t predict the weather, I thought we would get skunked but he did a great job putting us on fish. Thanks Captain Nick!

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  Response from Captain

  May 21, 2026

  Thank you guys for battling out the cold with me! I enjoyed our time in the boat together! Im glad we were able to send you home with fish!

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  Teri Ispas

  

  Omaha, NE, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Nick saved the day!

  4 Hour Trip – Evening on June 29, 2026 • 5 adults

  Nick saved the day! After a bummer of a day fishing on our own and catching nothing, Nick’s trip boosted much needed morale. Nick was super nice and took us to all the spots he knew to catch fish we were wanting to catch. He answered our sons million questions kindly and used his boat’s magic technology to find the exact spots where the fish were. He knows what he is doing and we would definitely hire him again!

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  Jennifer Sigfrinius

  Repeat angler

  

  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2023

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  3 trips

  5.0

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  Near non stop action!

  4 Hour Trip - 12:30 PM on September 6, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

  Nick was a great guide! He tailored our trip to the fish we wanted and kept us on reeling them in as much as possible. Highly recommend! Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks so mich Nick!

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