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The Adirondack League Club: Combs Brook Fish Hatchery opens in 1895

by Roy Crego

Fishing has always been one of the major attractions of the Adirondacks, and to ensure visitors had an ample supply of fish, New York State and private groups began building fish hatcheries in the late 19th century.

After Lunch at the Hatchery, Adirondack League Club Yearbook, 1907. Standing on porch (L to R): John Stell, Mr. Walker, Mel Olney, Jim Dalton, Roy G. Crego, and Frank Holmes. Seated at right: L. Smith.

After Lunch at the Hatchery, Adirondack League Club Yearbook, 1907. Standing on porch (L to R): John Stell, Mr. Walker, Mel Olney, Jim Dalton, Roy G. Crego, and Frank Holmes. Seated at right: L. Smith.

In 1895, the Adirondack League Club built a fish hatchery on Combs Brook, near the south branch of the Moose River, to stock the lakes and streams on their preserve.

The hatchery bought fish eggs and raised them to large fry, which had a better chance of survival when released.  Continue reading →

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14th Annual Mike Norris Ice Fishing Derby slated for Saturday, January 25

The Raquette Lake Fish & Game Club, along with the Norris family and friends, will host their 14th annual ice fishing derby—named in tribute to Mikey McCullough McNorris—on Saturday, January 25th.DSCN0057

The event will take place on Raquette Lake with registration beginning at 6 a.m. at the Raquette Lake fire hall on Route 28.

Registration for the adult division (age 16 and over) requires a fishing license and a fee of $20.  Continue reading →

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NYS Conservation Officers lend fishing instruction to area youths

The Weekly AdirondackNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officers Russell Ritzel and James Kerns were in Old Forge on Monday, August 1 to offer some hands-on fishing instruction to the children taking part in the Town of Webb Summer Playschool Program.

According to Officer Ritzel, similar fishing programs are being offered throughout the state, courtesy of the New York Conservation Officers Association (NYCOA), an organization that donates money in support of outdoor youth programs.

Prior to the instruction Officer Ritzel presented TOW Parks and Recreation Director Holly Armendola with a $200 check in sponsorship of the introductory fishing program.

Following the presentation Officer Ritzel briefed the 32 playschool kids on the basics of fishing before separating them into two groups.

Half the kids were equipped with fishing poles and hit the town dock with volunteers and playschool instructors as the other group awaited their turn on-shore and participated in a coloring contest.

Officer Ritzel said the 50 fishing poles used for the program were provided by area fisheries. Bait was donated by Rivett’s Marine of Old Forge.

“Our association is big on supporting youth programs. This is the first time we have brought the program to the Town of Webb, but it won’t be the last,” Officer Ritzel said.

 

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