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Reimagine the Canals Fishing Program Explained – Capital Pressroom Soundcast

Reimagine the Canals Fishing Program Explained – Capital Pressroom Soundcast
Reimagine the Canals initiatives are becoming the Hallmark of NYS Canals under NYPA Leadership. This is a broadcast, dated February 1, 2022, from the Capital Pressroom Soundcloud, where Nick Melson of the NYS Canal Corporation explains the very popular Reimagine the Canals Fall Fishing Program. It's a great listen, and you can also find several…
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Four Generations of Erie Canal Fisherman

Four Generations of Erie Canal Fisherman
Because this fisherman moved to the Rochester Area 70 years ago, three more generations of Canal Fisherman have tried their luck catching canal whoppers.     The boy in the yellow shirt, standing by his grandfather fishing canal ponds in Hulberton is now fishing the canal in Brockport with his two sons pictured below in…
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Five Erie Canal Fishing Tips to Apply This Spring

Five Erie Canal Fishing Tips to Apply This Spring
5 Erie Canal Fishing Tips to Apply This Spring Debbie Hanson 3/19/2019 Since the Erie Canal spans close to 363-miles, having a few Erie Canal fishing tips in mind for the start of season can be helpful. There is a lot of water you can cover, and there are several different freshwater fish species you…
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Fishing in the Canal Around The Oxbow at Fairport

Fishing in the Canal Around The Oxbow at Fairport
  Fishing in the Canal Around The Oxbow. Here’s a Jack Pike (Jack means he’s a tiddler at about 20”). They need to be 24” before you can take them. This is a very tasty fish! Over the past few years, I’ve caught  more of these than any other species. The yellow spots distinguish the…
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