Annual Fish Fry events are often held on Fridays during Lent (a holy season of 40 days leading up to Easter). Fish fries have gained popularity over the years due to observance of the Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on that day. Fish are considered cold-blooded and therefore not considered meat, allowing them to be consumed as a substitute during periods of fasting such as during Lent. This practice is a way to commemorate Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday, by refraining from eating a warm-blooded animal. 

Area Fish Fries

The Clearwater Legion hosted their 68th Annual Fish Fry last Sunday, February 23. Over 600 meals were served. In addition to all-you-can-eat fish, there was also a live auction and a silent auction held. Audra Pederson (first vice president of the Legion Auxiliary) shared these thoughts: “The annual fish fry is a wonderful time of camaraderie,” said Audra Pederson, the first vice president of the Legion Auxiliary. “There are many folks who only see each other once a year at this event. It was wonderful to see people laughing and catching up.”

The Clear Lake Lions will host their annual fish fry at St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake with their first fish fry being held Fri., March 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Their second fish fry will be held Fri., March 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Brickyard Bar and Grill in Clear Lake offers all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays during Lent from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Charlie’s Sports Bar & Grill in Becker has all-you-can-eat Fish Fry every Friday through Lent from 4-10 p.m.

Los Ortizes Mexican Restaurant in Becker has Shrimp or Fish Tacos Meal every Friday through Lent.

The Monticello VFW offers all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays, March 7 thru April 17 from 4-8 p.m. They also offer an all-you -can-eat fish and shrimp option.

The Becker Lions will hold a Fish Fry on April 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pebble Creek. The dinner will include fish, french fries, coleslaw and chicken tenders for the kids.