01 Feb Hague Annual Winter Fishing Tournament To Be Held February 27th & 28th
The Annual Hague Fish & Game Club Winter Fishing Tournament will be held on February 27th and 28th in coordination with the Town of Hague. The event will take place whether or not there is ice. Participants can fish on Lake George, Lake Champlain, Schroon Lake, Brant Lake, Eagle Lake, or Paradox Lake. Categories will include Lake Trout, Perch, Salmon and Pike.
The weigh-station will be located at the Hague Fish & Game Club at 488 West Hague Road in Hague, NY. Weigh-in will take place Saturday, February 27th from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, February 28th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Awards will be handed out at 4:00 PM following the closing of the weigh-in station.
There is a $40.00 entry fee for participants 16 years of age, and up, for both days. Participants under 16 are free. A 75% payout will take place for adult registrations. Junior/youth prizes will be given which are being donated by local merchants.
Participants can pre-register at the following bait shops: Sentinel Outdoor Sports (Ticonderoga), Silver Bay General Store, Norm’s Bait & Tackle (Crown Point, NY) FMB Bait Shop (Port Henry, NY), Fish 307 (Lake George), Beach Road Bait & Tackle (Lake George), and Cross Roads Country Store (Chestertown).
“We are excited to be able to host this annual tournament event even during a global pandemic. Please remember to follow all guidelines for the tournament as well as all COVID-19 regulations. Together we will ensure this event and future events are successful. I would like to thank the Town of Hague, our sponsors, local bait and tackle shops and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce for their support in making this tournament possible.” shared Bobbie Jean Fish – Hague Events Committee Member.
Note all COVID-19 guidelines must, and will, be followed including: masks, social distancing, and no gathering together in large groups. Tracing logs will be required. The award ceremony will max out at the current regulation of 50 people. Outdoor seating with heaters will be available.
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