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Charter Captains Workshops Highlight Great Lakes Fishery
New York Sea Grant presents workshops for charter captains on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River fisheries, research, and safety.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:55pm
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Workshops for charter captains aim to enhance services and stewardship of New York's iconic Great Lakes fishery.SUNY Oswego TodayNew York Sea Grant is hosting two upcoming workshops for charter captains to discuss the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River fisheries, research, and safety. The first workshop is scheduled for April 29 in Oswego, and the second is planned for May 7 in Clayton. Speakers will include representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Why it matters
These workshops provide an important opportunity for charter captains and the fisheries research community to share information and collaborate on enhancing services and stewardship of New York's Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River fisheries. Charter captains are key tourism ambassadors, and these workshops help ensure they have the latest information to provide exceptional fishing experiences for visitors.
The details
The workshops will cover topics such as Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River native fisheries and habitats, safe boating practices, and updates on alewife, salmon, and yellow perch fisheries. Captains can attend one or both workshops, which are free to attend and do not require registration.
- The first workshop is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the McCrobie Civic Center in Oswego.
- The second workshop is planned from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the Clayton Opera House in Clayton.
The players
New York Sea Grant
A statewide, university-based program that connects research, outreach, and education to the needs of New York's coastal communities, environments, and economies.
U.S. Geological Survey
The federal agency that will share information about the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River native fisheries and habitats.
SUNY Oswego
The State University of New York campus that will present information on alewife, salmon, and yellow perch fisheries.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)
The State University of New York college that will participate in the workshops.
Oswego County Deputy Director of Tourism Daniel Breitweg
Highlighting the importance of local charter captains and fishing guides as tourism ambassadors.
What they’re saying
“New York Sea Grant has designed these workshops as opportunities for the charter industry and fisheries research communities to share and gain information that helps enhance their services and stewardship of New York's Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.”
— Stacy Furgal, New York Sea Grant Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist
“Local charter captains and fishing guides are important tourism ambassadors. They can take a fishing experience from ordinary to exceptional in a single day – and every business generates thousands of dollars into the local economy each year.”
— Daniel Breitweg, Oswego County Deputy Director of Tourism
“There are no greater stewards of enjoying our waterways and fishery than our charter captains and fishing guides. They take great pride in taking care of their guests and the environment.”
— Corey Fram, Thousand Islands International Tourism Council Executive Director
“These workshops are an excellent way to kick start the open water fishing season and get up-to-date on information about the charter industry and fishery.”
— Captain Phil Lucason, Eastern Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout Association President, Family Style Fishing Charters
“Having this collaboration by New York Sea Grant, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and others gives stakeholders the unique opportunity to hear about important changes that may have come out over the winter to ensure that we are up-to-date for a new season on the water.”
— Captain Jeff Garnsey, Classic Island Cruises
What’s next
The workshops will provide charter captains with the latest information to prepare for the upcoming fishing season on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The takeaway
These workshops demonstrate the valuable partnership between the charter fishing industry and the research community to ensure the long-term sustainability and enjoyment of New York's world-class Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River fisheries.
