Cash only! An easy,…read morequick place to get a fishing license, bait, and other fishing needs. Prices seemed reasonable, staff was very nice. The store has a lot of Northwoods charm too. We came in twice, once for licenses and once for bait, and were in and out quickly. Highly recommend this place!

Great place under new ownership! They take credit cards now and have regular business hours!!…read more I'll come back again!! Thank you Pete!!!

Bait and switch - Avoid. We recently booked a tee time for…read moretwo people for nine holes at Trout Lake. We've played the course many times and enjoy it. This was our last trip to Trout Lake. We booked online and confirmed at a price of $50. As you can see in the attached picture, it shows $50 due at course. When we arrived at the course they told us the price went up that very day and they would not honor our confirmed price of $50, but instead would have to pay $90 if we wanted to golf. They understood we booked for $50, but they would not honor it, due to their new "dynamic pricing". The second picture explains that. This isn't about the money. This is about the principle. What if our hotel did that? We book for $100 per night, and when we get there they tell us the price went up and it would be $200? Dynamic pricing sounds a lot like surge pricing for Uber. The major difference, Uber is clear you're paying surge pricing up front. They don't quote you at a $50 ride and when the driver pulls up says, "just kidding, that will be $90". If you want to avoid a bait and switch, avoid Trout Lake Golf Club.

Great golf course. Disappointing customer service…read more We played a round on 07/22/24. Unbeknownst to us, the course is undergoing a massive renovation project and several of the holes were significantly shortened due to the renovation work. No mention of this on their website. Staff only mentioned some renovation work AFTER we had paid. Even though we did not get to experience the entire course (courtesy of several of the holes having temporary tees in the fairway, in each case, about 150 to 200 yards ahead of where the tee boxes normally are), we paid full price. When we called to complain, they told us all tees and greens are accessible (a false statement) and no discount would be offered. Golf courses typically provide advance notice of greens being aerated and usually offer a discount when greens are aerated. Any course (other than Trout Lake, apparently), will most definitely provide its customers with advance notice of massive renovation work and offer a discount. Trout Valley apparently has no problem pulling a bait and switch on its customers - this was an unfortunate experience. Sadly, we will not return. It's a great course, but customer service is an afterthought.

My wife Jenny and I had a nice night catching some hungry fish. Rock Bass, bluegills, Perch and of…read morecourse Walleyes Hope to fish again in September Rball Mike

Had a great day fishing with Curtis. He's young, personable, knowledgeable and worked his butt off…read more He knew the lake and water incredibly well. Started us on walleye until we had enough for dinner then trued for some trophy and finished the day with some excellent perch/panfish spots. He's well educated in fishery management and it is apparent he loves to fish. Boat and equipment were solid and good repair. We had an excellent day on the water!

Was the greatest experience we have had, very knowledgeable of areas and baits to use for the fish…read moreyou were going for. He was a book on fun and adventure if you are looking for a fishing guide. He even cleaned our fish for us, can't put a price on that in my book. We can't wait til our next adventure. Michael and James Udell

I've known John Andrew for more than 15 years; and have fished with him in Wsconsin and Canada. He…read morecan find fish! He's a fantastic guide and teacher. You can't go wrong having John as your guide.

We had a great experience renting a pontoon boat from Minocqua Marine & Power Sport Rental. We were…read moreonly a week and half out from our trip and Jim was able to get us on the water with a 6 day rental. Delivery was on time and the pontoon looked brand new. Everyone we dealt with were professional and very kind. Overall just a great experience and will definitely rent with them again next year.

I had a horrible experience. I tried canceling my reservation due to poor snow conditions, but the…read moreowner refused to refund my $200. Now, he's tried to run my card for a 2-day rental of 2 sleds ($1200) in full 5 times, even though we didn't use the machines. Beware of giving any personal information to this business. This run-down, unprofessional business operation seems to have run out of his small garage at his residential home.

I lived in Lake Tomahawk for 15 yrs. In all of that time J&J…read moreSports has been the best and friendliest sporting shop in town. They are willing to take the time to give the customers answers to any questions they have. If they do not have what you are looking for they will do what ever it takes to get it for you. Once you have gone there, you will never want to go anywhere else. My grandkids love going there. It is a true Northwoods experience-the best

Great place to get bait and supplies in Lake Tomahawk. Frequent this business every time I am up…read moreat the cottage and they have always been friendly and helpful.

I'm sorry to have read the other reviews that were negative. I had the exact opposite experience…read more Jay was a really great guy--he was very accessible and helpful. His family was there for the summer to help out, and they were so kind and friendly--very personable. This is a family-operated cabin "campsite" that is perfect for a great blend of comfort and "roughing it." The amenities are basicallly this: beds/bunks to sack out it, gorgeous lakes to fish in, a boat that comes with the cabin rental (motor not included), TV, community fire pit, full kitchen, and bathrooms :) nothing fancy like indoor pools or high-speed internet--it's a great place to get out and just enjoy pure nature! I feel so refreshed after staying here...ahhh... There are paddle boats and skis to use. My dog was welcome; in fact, there were a few camp dogs that belonged to the family--all very friendly and trained. The cabins are all set up close to each other, far enough to be private, but close enough to feel like a friendly community. Be prepared to get to know the other guests--it seems like those who go to Jay's are all super-friendly people who love and respect nature. Word of advice: take your own towels for showering and cleaning, and (if you go in the summer) take bug spray and sunscreen! The office sells ice and s'mores fixings, bug spray and sunscreen, and fish bait. They also have TONS of board games to borrow while you stay. *We stayed in cabin 9.

Great little resort, we had a blast there. Fun for kids, great for fishing, reasonably priced boat…read morerentals and beautiful surroundings. Be sure to bring towels, toiletries and toilet paper. Laundry room onsite, as well as a sauna. Plenty of things to do nearby, as well, but we were perfectly content staying at the resort all week. Did our sightseeing by boat or kayaking. The resort owners were great, too, very nice people. ***UPDATE:*** One of resort owners, Becky, called my brother the evening after we left. She demanded a cleaning fee, because the place was a mess. Took them 2 whole hours to clean a 3 story cabin. I was among the last to leave, and know what the place looked like. All dishes were done, kitchen was cleaned up and swept. The way Becky put it, one would think we'd staged a food fight in there on the final morning. We left a few unopened packaged food items, and some produce on the kitchen table, as they wouldn't fit in the car. And, I forgot to dispose of a carton of eggs and some opened milk that was left in the fridge....as well as a six pack of beer. In any case, now I have a bad taste in my mouth. Seems like a money grabbing ploy to me. Luckily there are many other places to stay on the Cisco Chain, because we loved the area

Worst customer service and follow through. Spoke to the individual who picks up the phone several…read moretimes (Tracy). We wanted to rent sleds for 2 days vs their 3 day agreement and were willing to pay for the 3 day service. She said she would speak to the owner (John) and get back to me. She told me this 3 times and never called back. Speaking to her also didn't make me feel so comfortable. She seemed clueless when I asked detailed questions as to why they didn't want to rent for less days for the same amount of money??? No worries we took our business elsewhere. If you want to rent without a hassle - rent from Greers Peir in Manitowish.

I rented a Mercury 8hp outboard for a fishing trip. Their prices were more than fair. 20$ per day…read morefor the 8 hp motor. When I got the motor home to fish, I accidentally flooded it. I called the store l, and the owner came out to where I was and got it started, and got me in the water. Talk about above and beyond. Ss sports will get my business every time. Hell of a shop.