A mess of catfish.
These anglers got off to a good start in the week-long Ottawa River Catfish Classic July 24 by catching a mess of catfish. Showing off their catch, from left, are Adam Cybulski, Dustin Lesway and Jamie Vantslot of Braeside and Jon Coker of Fitzroy. Fishermen have until 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 31 to catch catfish for the contest that features a prize of $1,000 for the heaviest fish and a chance to win a boat, motor and trailer. Register at Towey’s Bayt and Tackle in Arnprior at the Braeside and Bonnechere River boat launches from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
John Carter
The week-long Ottawa River Catfish Classic kicked off this
Saturday, July 24.
The fishing derby, which runs to Saturday, July 31, has a prize of
$1,000 for the heaviest catfish.
Participants also have 12 chances per day to win the grand prize,
a 16-foot Legend wide body 9.9 four-stroke Mercury boat, motor and trailer.
Anglers can fish anywhere on the Ottawa River
between Portage-du-Fort and the dam at Fitzroy.
Weigh-in stations are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Braeside
and Bonnechere River boat launches.
Registration ($20 adults, $10 juniors), rules and details are
available at Towey’s Bayt and Tackle on Madawaska Street in Arnprior and several
other locations around the Valley.
More details, ticket locations and daily updates can be found at www.toweysbaytandtackle.com.
Prizes will be awarded July 31 at 6 p.m. at The Prior in Arnprior.