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80 anglers cast off at Kids Fishing Derby as Seaway Fest begins

Posted 7/21/24

OGDENSBURG — The Seaway Festival’s annual Kids Fishing Derby had 80 participants fishing the St. Lawrence River along the the Greenbelt Park on Saturday morning, July 20. The …

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80 anglers cast off at Kids Fishing Derby as Seaway Fest begins

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OGDENSBURG — The Seaway Festival’s annual Kids Fishing Derby had 80 participants fishing the St. Lawrence River along the the Greenbelt Park on Saturday morning, July 20

The family-friendly event also included parents, grandparents and friends who lined the shore.

The young anglers were excited to reel in their catches, including a pair of sunglasses.

The winner of the fishing derby was Emerson Rishe, of Ogdensburg. He caught a 20 inch fresh water drum.

Other trophy winners were Evelyn Chase-Adams, who won a kayak, Sawyer Denny for ‘Oddest Catch’ for reeling in sunglasses, Sawyer Denny for ‘Sportsmanship Award’, and Kielle Cianci for her 10 inch bullhead.