Photo Courtesy Tom Patrick

Dozens of anglers have descended on Schroon Lake this weekend for the annual Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Fish and Game Club.

Early Saturday morning dozens of anglers were on the ice in their all-wheel drive vehicles, drilling holes and setting their tip ups. Many kept warm in pop up tents.

Business was brisk at the Schroon Lake Bait shop on Main Street, the Eagle Point camp ground was buzzing and several inns had no vacancy signs out.

Phtoto courtesy SLCS: The Schroon Lake Central School’s sophomore class hosted a bake sale at the boat launch.

It’s the 29th year hard water anglers have gathered in Schroon. Fishing starts at daylight Saturday and end at 4 pm on Sunday.All fish must be weighed in at the Clubhouse, where strict COVID 19 regulations are observed.

From The Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club:

“The club and bar are still CLOSED and will be for the weekend of the derby due to Covid. No individuals or groups are permitted to enter the club house, only those who are registered to fish this weekend, are weighing in fish or picking up club apparel and/or stickers may enter the club house this weekend. You are required to wear a mask when entering and when in the club house at all times”.

 Read all about the Derby by clicking here.