Tag: Fishing

Four Useful Fly Fishing Techniques

Person holding a brown trout with one hand while fly fishing in a clear river surrounded by trees.

Ask any fly fisherman and he’ll tell you—there’s nothing like a day spent casting your rod in a beautiful lake or stream. If you’re a newbie, or if you need to brush up on your technique after a long winter spent indoors, read these handy tips. Fly Fishing Technique 1: The Overhead Cast You’ll be… Read more »

Empty Looking Banks? Here’s How to Catch Fish

An adult and a child sit by a riverbank, fishing with rods on a cloudy day.

There’s a reason why you won’t usually find a bunch of people fishing in empty looking banks. They look, well, empty, so people don’t think they’re going to have any success finding fish in them and look elsewhere. But the truth is that you can actually make the most of this opportunity by going out… Read more »

Walleye Ice Fishing Tips

Ice auger, fishing rod, and ice hole on a frozen lake at sunset with snow and ice in the foreground.

Since it’s still chilly and many lakes are frozen, you might be thinking about fishing for some walleye! Whether you’re an experienced ice fisherman or a newbie, it helps to know a few handy tips for reeling in those walleye this season. Timing is everything Low light hours, i.e. sunrise and sunset, are prime time… Read more »

What You Should Get a Fishing Addict This Christmas

Several wrapped gifts in gold and red paper sit on a wooden table in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

If you have a fisherman in your family, chances are they are hard to please when it comes to getting them fishing related gifts. Choosing a gift anglers will actually use is no easy feat for those who don’t fish themselves. But don’t give up just yet and turn to a boring gift card! There… Read more »

How to Store Fishing Equipment

Fishing equipment, binoculars, and bait on a wooden surface near a calm lake with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Love to fish? It might be hard to put your fishing equipment away for the winter, but proper storage can ensure that you’ll be reeling in trophy fish once the weather warms up. Each part of your fishing gear has specific storage requirements: Reels It’s essential to lubricate all moving parts, such as the reel… Read more »

How to Become a Better Fisherman

Three people sit on a wooden dock by a lake, with one holding a fishing rod and another with an arm around the third.

Some say that you’re born with fishing skills; others say you have to earn them. Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, we think it’s a little bit of both: inherent talent, love of fishing and working on perfecting your craft. Here are some tips on how to become a better fisherman: Always Learn New Tricks The… Read more »

How to Prepare for Your Fishing Trip

Fishing equipment, binoculars, and bait on a wooden surface near a calm lake with trees and a blue sky in the background.

The idea of fishing is simple. Hook the bait, cast and game fish. However, the act of fishing is far more complex. Whether you are visiting us for a week or just a weekend, here are a few things to take along with you so you can have the very best fishing experience: Waterproof bag… Read more »

To Prep or Not to Prep Your Tackle Box

A tackle box filled with various colorful fishing lures and soft plastic baits organized in compartments.

If you and your buddies are avid fishermen like the staff here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, then you probably can’t stop thinking about the upcoming spring season and the opportunity it provides to get back out on the water. Sure, there are other hobbies – like ice fishing – to hold you over during the… Read more »

Summary of Fish at Lawrence Bay Lodge

A person wearing sunglasses and a cap holds a large fish on a boat with water and trees in the background.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, we are major fish fans. Our lodge offers a variety of fishing adventures from Northern Pike fishing to Lake Trout fishing. We also offer fly-fishing for people that prefer it. We pride ourselves on the fishing experience that we provide to our valued guests. Lake Trout Reindeer Lake is filled… Read more »

Home Cooked Meals and Why They Matter to Lawrence Bay Lodge

Three pieces of fish with grill marks cooking over an open flame on a metal grill.

At Lawrence Bay Lodge, we pride ourselves on offering home cooked meals in our lodge that are guests can enjoy throughout their stay. From a hot breakfast to a filling dinner, we offer homemade meals that make our guests feel at home. Home cooked meals are both delicious and beneficial, making homemade meals important to… Read more »