Tag: Catch and Release Fishing

5 Ways You Can Practice Sustainable Fishing

Hands holding a digital globe with a green recycling symbol above a body of water, symbolizing environmental conservation.

When you’re constantly out on the water, under the blazing sun and bright blue sky, watching the aquatic wildlife swim below you, you develop a special appreciation and respect for the environment. It’s hard not to feel a duty to protect and preserve the natural world around you when you spend so much time reaping… Read more »

Top 5 Tips for Early Season Northern Pike Fishing

A person in camouflage clothing holds a large fish on a boat by the water during daylight.

When the ice begins to thaw, and spring takes hold, anglers know it’s time to start chasing Northern Pike. Known for their aggressive strikes and thrilling fights, pike are among the most exciting freshwater game fish to target—especially in the early season. As the water warms and these fish shake off winter, your chances of… Read more »

3 Advantages to Catch and Release Fishing

Person standing on a boat holds a large fish with a lake and forested shoreline in the background.

Fishing is a fun and exciting sport, but it can also be very challenging. For this reason, many people want to commemorate finally reeling in a big trophy catch by cooking it up for dinner or mounting it on the wall. But before you get out a frying pan or head to the taxidermist, you… Read more »

The Best Times of Year to Fish in Northern Saskatchewan

Two people standing on a boat hold a large fish together on a cloudy day, with water and trees in the background.

Northern Saskatchewan is a premier destination for anglers, offering a variety of species and stunning natural beauty. However, to maximize your fishing experience, it’s important to know the best times of year to fish in this region! Here’s a guide to help you plan your trip based on the seasonal activity of different fish species…. Read more »

5 Ways You Can Practice Sustainable Fishing

Hands holding a digital globe with a green recycling symbol above a body of water, symbolizing environmental conservation.

When you’re constantly out on the water, under the blazing sun and bright blue sky, watching the aquatic wildlife swim below you, you develop a special appreciation and respect for the environment. It’s hard not to feel a duty to protect and preserve the natural world around you when you spend so much time reaping… Read more »

3 Advantages to Catch and Release Fishing

A person holds a small striped fish by the mouth over the water near the grassy edge of a pond or river.

Fishing is a fun and exciting sport, but it can also be very challenging. For this reason, many people want to commemorate finally reeling in a big trophy catch by cooking it up for dinner or mounting it on the wall—and we totally get it! But before you get out the frying pan or head… Read more »

Tips for a Successful Northern Pike Catch and Release

Man in camouflage shirt and hat holding a large fish on a boat in a lake on a clear day.

Planning to fish for northern pike this summer at the Lawrence Bay Lodge, but don’t want to harm the fish you catch? The Reindeer Lake area, where we’re located, participates in catch-and-release fishing programs. Don’t worry though, our experienced guides handle all of the fish and are trained to take care of them. It’s still… Read more »

Four Great Reasons to Get Outside with Your Children

Four people sit on a boat on the beach, smiling, with fishing gear and a picnic basket visible.

What could be better than spending some vacation time with your children? The only thing that we can think of is spending this time teaching them the ins and outs of becoming a pro angler. Not only is it wonderful to have fun, family-oriented time showing your children why you love the sport that you… Read more »

Tips for Catching Late Summer Lake Trout

Person in a hat fishing from a boat on a calm lake at sunset, with trees visible in the distance.

As sad as it is that we are nearing the end of the summer, it can still be a good time to reel in that big catch that you have been hoping for all season. With years of angling experience, we at Lawrence Bay Lodge have a few tips that you can easily follow to… Read more »

Have You Ever Heard of Spy Baiting?

Illustration of a lightbulb hanging from a fishing hook, surrounded by six fish and bubbles on a blue background.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, we like to stay up-to-date on all the latest fishing news, and a recent article by OutdoorBlog.net really caught our eye. The post discusses a Japanese fishing technique called Spy Baiting, and we are intrigued to learn more about this approach, while providing our avid anglers as much information about… Read more »