Spend Quality Time with Dad on a Saskatchewan Hunting Trip

There’s something primal about hunting. For centuries men were hunters. They’d set out on the land to stalk their prey. They’d use primitive-but-effective weapons to kill animals that would then be used to feed their families and/or their villages. There was, and still is, a “thrill of the hunt.” Fathers and sons today often live… Read more »

What are the Best Places to Display a Mounted Fish?

The thrill of catching fish on the lake while staying at Lawrence Bay Lodge is often followed by the fun of mounting your prize catch and then displaying it for others to see. So where does a person display their mounted fish? Does it belong in the living room, the bedroom, or bathroom? How about… Read more »

The Importance of Adding Fish to Your Diet

If you were to study Inuit natives of Northern Canada, you’d notice they don’t have a high rate of heart disease. Why is that? Well, most Inuit consume a lot of fish– salmon in particular. Research indicates that eating fish high in monounsaturated fats (Omega 3s, for example) is a heart healthy choice worth making…… Read more »

Why Fishing Resorts Are the Way to Go

It would be nice if you could literally transport everything from home to the land and lakes of Canada for an ultimate fishing trip. However, that’s not feasible. Imagine a truck loaded with your fishing gear, food, and bed, along with a boat and other stuff you’d need to enjoy time in the wilderness. Thankfully,… Read more »

New to Fishing? Then a Fishing Lodge Could Be Right For You

Located on Reindeer Lake in Northern Saskatchewan, Lawrence Bay Lodge, a fly-in fishing lodge, offers some of the best fresh water northern pike, walleye, arctic grayling and lake trout fishing in Canada. With an average depth of 100 feet, Reindeer Lake is loaded with fish, and while you could go out on the lake on… Read more »

Change Things Up This Father’s Day With The Gift Of Fishing

If you grew up with a great father, you’ll probably agree that it’s impossible to thank them enough. That’s part of the reason why we have an entire day each June devoted to it. Still, when Father’s Day rolls around every year it can be a struggle to think of a thoughtful and appropriate gift… Read more »

Why Spending Time Outdoors is Good for Your Health

A visit to Lawrence Bay Lodge is a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, and spending time outdoors is good for your health. Sunlight helps boost your vitamin D levels. Epidemiologic studies suggest that exposure to sunlight may have protective effects against everything from osteoporosis to cancer to depression to heart attacks and stroke. Time… Read more »

Five Great Excuses To Sneak A Fishing Trip To Reindeer Lake This Summer

With each passing summer, there are plenty of reasons not to go fishing. You’ve probably heard them all, whether from your spouse, employer, or even in the form of excuses you make to yourself. What you need this summer is a great excuse to counter the others. Here are five great “angles” that, if you… Read more »

Why Parents Should Teach Their Children How to Fish

Fishing is a pastime enjoyed by men and women for generations. By introducing your child or children to fishing, you get them started on an activity they will be able to enjoy throughout their lifetime, and kids can learn some important lessons while trying to reel in a big catch. One of the great things… Read more »

Father/Daughter Lawrence Bay Fishing Trip

Meet Katie and her Dad John from Wyoming. They were among our first guests of the 2013 season. John and Katie have been planning their special fishing trip to Lawrence Bay Lodge for five years. Recently engaged Katie even left her fiance at home to spend special bonding time with her dad. The only stipulaton… Read more »

Buying Gear For New Anglers

Fly-fishing continues to grow in popularity after several studies highlighted the outstanding benefits of fly-fishing. New anglers join our cause weekly, and to you newcomers we say- “Welcome! Here are a few tips for getting started”. “Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity… Read more »

Interesting Trout Facts!

For those who think the only monsters that live in this lake are monster Northern Pike can think again. These trout just grow and grow up to 100lbs and have been caught up to 60lbs. This gives you anglers a good idea of what expect when fishing in Lake Reindeer.  This, by all accounts, is… Read more »