Anglers search for salmon in the heart of Plattsburgh By Tim Rowland According to popular legend, local anglers send tourists to the Ausable River whenever they inquire about the North Countryโs best fishing. When fishing themselves, … [Read more...] about A surprise spot for prime fishing
rivers and salmon series
Plattsburgh dam stands in the way of salmon progress
By Ry Rivard Within the next five years, pretty much everyone in the North Country with an interest in fishing would like to see salmon breeding in the Saranac River for the first time in two centuries. But the structurally unsound and … [Read more...] about Plattsburgh dam stands in the way of salmon progress
Barriers to renewal
Nearly 200 years later, New York officials are still trying to get salmon back into the Saranac River. The biggest obstacle: Dams. Dams undid a wild river and its signature fish. Now they face new scrutiny. By Ry Rivard Jeff Snyder was in … [Read more...] about Barriers to renewal