Free fishing clinic held at Fort Drum’s Remington Pond
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted a free fishing clinic Sept. 27 at Remington Pond at Fort Drum, where participants received instruction and children learned about fishing and fish anatomy.
By the ClickNNY Fort Drum Desk
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosted a free fishing clinic Sept. 27, 2026, at Remington Pond at Fort Drum. The event offered instruction for both new and experienced anglers.
Participants could learn about outdoor recreation opportunities, while children took part in a land-based fishing game and lessons about fish anatomy. One 13-year-old participant caught a first brook trout during the clinic.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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