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Fishing in the North Country

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From the streams of the Adirondacks to the St. Lawrence River, fishing is both source of work and a favorite pastime for many people in the North Country. Collected here are some of the biggest catches in our archive.

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Thousand Islands fisherman
Spear fishing on the dam in Heuvelton
Fishing guides for hire in Clayton
Fishing guides for hire in Clayton
Fishing guide Garnsey with a big Muskie in Clayton
Fishing guide Garnsey with a big muskie in Clayton
Fisherman with ice fishing catch in Morristown
Fishermen with ice fishing catch in Morristown
Guide Roly Garnsey in Clayton
Guide Roly Garnsey in Clayton
Prize muskie in front of Bertrand’s Hotel in Clayton
Prize muskie in front of Bertrand’s Hotel in Clayton
One day’s catch on the St. Lawrence River
One day’s catch on the St. Lawrence River
A day’s catch near Clayton
A day’s catch near Clayton
Showing off a catch on the St. Lawrence River
Showing off a catch on the St. Lawrence River
Man with campers after fishing at Northern Frontier Camp in North River
Bob McKenney with campers after fishing at Northern Frontier Camp in North River
Guide Edith Tuttle Morsey in Old Forge
Guide Edith Tuttle Morsey in Old Forge
Sturgeon catch in Hammond
Alex Gatch net fishing in Old Forge
Alex Gatch net fishing in Old Forge
Cooking after a guided fishing trip near Clayton
Cooking after a guided fishing trip near Clayton
Competing in the WISE fishing tournament on the St. Lawrence River
Competing in the WISE fishing tournament on the St. Lawrence River
A Freshly Caught Sturgeon in Alexandria Bay
Ernie Mance Jr. holding a freshly Caught Sturgeon in Alexandria Bay
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