Lawrence Bay Lodge

About This Lodge

Full-service, guided fly-in fishing lodge located on Reindeer Lake in northern Saskatchewan. Features fully modern natural log cabins cleaned daily by staff, a main lodge dining hall, two floatplanes, and licensed Cree Indian guides. Celebrates over 50 years in operation under the Engen family. Offers trophy northern pike, walleye, lake trout, and arctic grayling fishing. Shore lunch prepared by guide is included each day. Boats are 18-ft Lund deep transom with casting decks, padded swivel seats, and 50hp four-stroke outboards.

Reviews & Reputation

4.8

Based on 5 reviews from across the web

Summarized Review Highlights

Lawrence Bay Lodge on Reindeer Lake in Saskatchewan has earned a strong reputation among guests, with reviewers consistently rating their stays at or near the top of the scale. The overall sentiment across reviews is very positive, with guests describing the lodge and its staff as exceptional, and several indicating they plan to return. The lodge is accessed via float plane through Lawrence Bay Airways, typically departing from Southend, which adds a remote, fly-in character to the experience.

Guests frequently praise the fishing, with multiple reviewers highlighting outstanding catches of pike — including fish measuring 50 inches or more — as well as lake trout and walleye. Shore lunches and meals at the lodge itself receive high marks for quality. The guides, particularly Vince and Darwin, are called out by name for their skill on the water and their hospitality. Staff flexibility and responsiveness also stand out; one reviewer described an unusually complicated trip involving a bear encounter, a late-night boat rescue, and a roadside flat tire, all of which the Lawrence Bay crew helped manage with good humor and generosity.

There are no recurring complaints visible in these reviews, and no guests raised concerns about the lodging, food, or fishing quality. The one four-star review noted that the pike and lake trout fishing is great and the cost is reasonable, but offered no specific criticisms. Based on what reviewers describe, this destination appears best suited for anglers focused on large northern pike and lake trout, groups of fishing buddies returning year after year, and guests who value attentive, hands-on staff in a remote wilderness setting. The lodge also showed itself capable of accommodating non-traditional trips, such as the family excursion described above, suggesting some flexibility beyond a strictly fishing-focused itinerary.

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Bertrand Ngim, Ph.D. Aug 28, 2019

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Western Canada's Reindeer Lake — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip

Reindeer Lake in Western Canada is such an awesome, world-class fishery that should be in every enthusiast angler's bucket list of places to fish. I have had an absolute blast there fishing with a group of anglers from Asia recently and was blown away by the outstanding quality of the fishery and my overall experience during my stay at Reindeer Lake Lodge. We were there in early July where spinnerbaits and swimbaits were the deal of the week both in terms of quality and numbers caught. In fact, the spinnerbait bite was truly outstanding that it enabled us to make the front cover on three angling magazines in Asia. I caught my personal best northern pike on a BBZ-1 60 (matte firetiger) in a backwater area — the fish measured 47 inches from nose to tail. Our guide, Robert Clarke is an awesome guy who knows all about starting fires and cooking in extremely windy conditions. The food and hospitality is top notch and the day's itinerary runs like clockwork. The day begins with breakfast at 7:00am, lunch midday, pre-dinner drinks 5.30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The quality of food is superb! I am a foodie and I totally love the food at Reindeer Lake Lodge where they really go the extra mile to deliver you the best they can. It is hard for me to comprehend that the lodge, especially its remote location, even has a full-fledged kitchen and regular delivery of fresh food and produce. My journey from the United Kingdom spanned around twenty-nine hours door-to-door, but once you arrive at the lodge on that tranquil island, it is like you have stepped into a different world. In my opinion as an angler, this is truly a once in a lifetime trip that you ought to experience. If you are thinking or planning an angling vacation in Canada, I highly recommend that you check out Reindeer Lake Lodge.

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Ed Subler

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Outstanding Stay at Reindeer Lake Lodge

Our whole group agrees ... our stay at Reindeer Lake Lodge was outstanding. Once again... thank you for a wonderful week.

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SanClementeBob

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I have fished Reindeer lake's Lawrence Bay Lodge in mid-August for several years. We fly into Saskatoon and drive to Southend where the Lodge's float plane picks us up. The pike and Laker fishing is great. We've caught several pike of 50" or more. The lodge's cost is reasonable.

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Lyndon Bray

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Problem solving service

This review is a bit different. My 3 daughters and I wanted to visit an island in Reindeer Lake named after my Grandfather. The plan was to fly to Bray island via Lawrence Bay Airways, camp 4 nights on the island, fly back out and drive to our home in Regina. Too Smokey to fly in so Randy offered to boat us to the lodge where we could stay the night and boat the rest of the way to Bray Island the next morning. We took his offer, had a wonderful evening and meals and a great 2 hour boat ride up to the island with Vince Bear one of the fishing guides. We had a glorious time on the island for two days but then a bear changed our plans. With a couple of encounters we decided we had to leave. Phil and Vince to the rescue. Vince arrived at the island at 10:30pm. Loaded up his boat and then a two hour ride through the night expertly guided by Vince back to the lodge. Again, accommodations provided at a moments notice. Next day we went fishing. My daughters had a great time and we all enjoyed the great shore lunch provided by Vince and Darwin. Next day Randy took us back to Southend where we planned to camp and then head home. Campground was closed so we decided to go to La Ronge. 15 minutes into the trip – flat tire – but Marc the float plane pilot was right behind us and he took control of the situation which was more than just a simple tire change. Ended staying at his quarters overnight before finally heading home to Regina. A crazy adventure but the crew at Lawrence Bay Lodge and Airways were amazing. Thanks to Randy, Phil, Vince and Darwin and other staff our experience will be remembered for a lifetime.

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Jeffrey Waldner

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We spent 4 days fishing on reindeer lake with Lawrence Bay Lodge. In those 4 days, I caught more fish than I have in the last 5 years! The hospitality we received from the staff at the Lodge was fantastic! The food we had every night at the Lodge and the shore lunches while out fishing were spectacular! The guide did an outstanding job getting us on fish all day long. This is truly an outstanding experience and I will most certainly be back for more!

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Reindeer Lake Fishing | Bob Redfern's Outdoor Magazine - YouTube

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Northern Pike Fishing at Lawrence Bay Lodge in Saskatchewan CA - YouTube

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Welcome to Lawrence Bay Lodge - YouTube

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Lawrence Bay Lodge | Linders Fishing - YouTube

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The Hunt for Giant Pike | Lawrence Bay Lodge on Reindeer Lake - YouTube

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Lawrence Bay Lodge Founder (2013) | Bob Redfern's Outdoor Magazine - YouTube

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Lake Information

Reindeer Lake is an expansive body of water in northern Saskatchewan with thousands of islands. Average depth of 100 feet. Home to trophy northern pike, walleye, lake trout, and arctic grayling. Floatplanes also provide access to remote day lakes for walleye fishing.

Lake Name

Reindeer Lake

Province

Saskatchewan, Northern Saskatchewan

Avg Depth

100 ft

Lake Structure

Thousands of islands

Fishing Pressure

Modified catch-and-release program in place for over 30 years; all large trophy fish are returned

Fish Species

pike pike lake trout

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Log cabin

Amenities

Electricity: Yes - generator/utility (4G Satellite & Starlink Wi-Fi mentioned; power source not explicitly stated)

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Toilet: flush

Heat: Yes - heating stove

WiFi

4G Satellite & Starlink Wi-Fi

Other: Two floatplanes available; evening self-guided boat use available after supper

Boats & Equipment

Boat Length

18 ft

Boat Brand

Lund

Motor

50hp four-stroke

Seat Type

Padded swivel seats with casting decks

Fish Freezer

Tackle Shop: Yes - full tackle shop at Lawrence Bay Lodge; fishing rods can also be rented for minimal charge

Shore Lunch Kit: Yes - shore lunch prepared by guide daily

Meals & Services

Meal Plan

American Plan

Meals Included

Breakfast, shore lunch (prepared by guide at mid-day), supper

Guide Service

included

What's Included

Included

Fully modern log cabin, licensed Cree Indian fishing guide, all meals (including shore lunch), round-trip floatplane transportation from Lawrence Bay Airways (Southend, SK) to lodge, 18-ft Lund boats with 50hp four-stroke outboards, fish filleting/freezing/packaging