St. Lawrence River monster musky being certified as state’s largest catch-and-release
Capt. Rich Clarke of Sign Man Charters, Clayton, NY, caught a 58 3/4-inch long by 27 1/2-inch girth muskellunge while fishing just east of Clayton Dec. 6, 2009.
It is pending state DEC-certification as the largest catch-and-release fish of 2009. Capt. Clarke is entering his 30th year of guiding successful fishing trips in the 1000 Islands. Click here to visit his “Musky Hunts” page and a see a gallery of muskies. A detailed account of his successful day — which included another musky besides this one! — is available here and here.
Capt. Clarke is just one of the many experts guiding fishing trips on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario regions of the 1000 Islands. Guides like Capt. Clarke make catching a trophy a real possibility for 1000 Islands visitors.
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