Tag: Catch and Release

Tips for a Successful Northern Pike Catch and Release

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 »

Have You Ever Heard of Spy Baiting?

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 »

Advice for Successfully Releasing a Fish

Many areas, including Reindeer Lake, participate in catch-and-release fishing programs. And while catching fish is fairly straightforward, the releasing art may be difficult for those new to the sport. Here are just a few words of advice to read up on before you head out to the Saskatchewan! The first – and most important –… 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 »

Fishing in Pagato Lake, Saskatchewan

Pagato Lake is one of our outposts that sits southeast of our main lodge at Reindeer Lake. Like Remember these lakes are largely untouched by man, which means the only real threats to these big monsters are the natural enemies themselves. Walleyes can grow to as large as 10-pounds with Pike able to grow as… Read more »

Lawrence Bay Lodge is Proud To Announce- No Price Increase For 2013!

  Lawrence Bay Lodge is proud to announce no price increases for the 2013 season. That’s right; the same low rates people enjoyed in 2012 will stay true through 2013. This includes no price increase at our two outposts too, Pagato or Kamatsi Lake.   Our trips to our main lodge on Reindeer Lake always… Read more »

The Seasons of Saskatchewan: Winter

Saskatchewan in Winter For the final installment of our four-part blog series on the seasons of Saskatchewan, we’ll discuss the weather and sporting activities of chill, winter season. Each year, when all of the leaves are gone and the snow starts to fall, we are transposed to another world. The scene is almost like a… Read more »

The Seasons of Saskatchewan: Autumn

For the third post in our four-part blog series, we’ll cover weather predictions and outdoor activities during autumn in Saskatchewan. The captivating thing about autumn, is the beauty of the dying leaves and migrating birds. The colors in Saskatchewan during fall are an aesthetically stunning display, sure to put anyone into a Stendhal-syndrome like daze…. Read more »

The Seasons of Saskatchewan: Summer

Canada’s weather is something you want to be ready for, despite the time of year. This is part two of our four-part blog series touching on how the weather affects your stay in Saskatchewan. The summers here open up a myriad of various activities like boating, canoeing, and camping. Saskatchewan has several regional parks and… Read more »

2012 – 2013 Saskatchewan Angler’s Guide & Season Information

With just a few months left in the 2012-2013 fishing season, let’s take a look at what lies ahead for fishing in Saskatchewan. The 2012 Saskatchewan Angler’s Guide proposes future changes for next season. Currently, we are looking at limit changes on trout, but so far no mention of walleye or pike. The changes also… Read more »

Catch and Release Fishing

So, you want to participate in catch and release fishing. Although it sounds like a simple concept, there are some points to remember when catching and releasing, to ensure the highest chance of fish survival. Since the main idea behind catch and release fishing is the conservation of native fish, it is important that we,… Read more »