A surprise spot for prime fishing
By Tim Rowland
November 15, 2020
Who would think that for some of the best salmon fishing on the west side of Lake Champlain, anglers head straight into the heart of the City of Plattsburgh?
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Tim Rowland is a columnist, author and outdoors writer living in Jay.
By Tim Rowland
November 15, 2020
Who would think that for some of the best salmon fishing on the west side of Lake Champlain, anglers head straight into the heart of the City of Plattsburgh?
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