Category: Fishing Facts

How Fishing Benefits Your Health

Person standing in shallow river water fly fishing, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Fishing is more than just a relaxing outdoor hobby—it’s a full-body and mind experience with lasting health benefits. Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or you’re a seasoned angler, heading out on the water can do wonders for your physical and mental well-being! Physical Benefits of Fishing Improves Heart Health Fishing, especially… Read more »

The Best Species to Fish in the Fall

A fishing rod is mounted on a boat over a lake, with autumn trees and a sunset in the background.

Many people make the mistake of packing away their fishing gear when the end of summer hits, thinking their next best chance to fish won’t be until the spring. What they don’t know, though, is that the fall months offer some of the best opportunities for successful fishing—if you know what to look for. Grab… Read more »

Let’s Get to Know the Fish at Lawrence Bay Lodge

Person in outdoor gear holding a large fish vertically while standing in a boat on a forested lake.

The fishing opportunities at Lawrence Bay Lodge are known as some of the best in Saskatchewan. One reason for that is our catch-and-release program that ensures all trophy-sized catches are returned to the water, so year after year all fishermen have a chance at reeling one in. Another reason our fishing is a step above… Read more »

How Fishing Benefits Your Health

Family of five sitting on a wooden dock fishing, surrounded by greenery and a calm lake.

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities across the globe. It’s easy to learn, fun to do, and a great way to challenge yourself to master a new skillset. Not to mention, fishing offers a long list of physical and mental health benefits to anglers of all levels. So, how exactly does fishing… Read more »

How Does Weather Affect Fishing?

A person in fishing gear kneels in a river, reaching toward a fish caught on a fishing line.

At the Lawrence Bay Lodge, we love to fish no matter the weather. But do you know how weather affects fishing? Humans and fish alike are affected by weather patterns. Learn more to have a great catch, rain or shine. Under pressure Fish aren’t really affected by rain—they’re pretty wet already. But what does affect… Read more »

Do You Know These Common Fishing Superstitions?

A fishhook holding a folded U.S. dollar bill is submerged in clear blue water with bubbles.

Fishermen are some of the most superstitious people on the planet. They often believe that if they do (or don’t do) certain things, it’ll prevent them from catching fish. They practice all kinds of wild superstitions in order to increase their chances of bringing fish on board their boats. Here are a few common fishing… Read more »

Why Do We Fish? Here’s a Brief History of Fishing

Silhouettes depict human evolution stages, ending with a person standing and fishing with a rod.

If you’re like us, fishing is one of your favorite pastimes. For millions of people all over the world, it’s a much-loved hobby as well as a source of food. For many, it’s also a livelihood. Curious to know why we fish? Here’s a brief history of fishing: While humans have been eating seafood for… Read more »