BIG FISH Continue in 2007!

Ed Barbosa came to "THE RIVER" again this year in search of BIG FISH. Two out
of three ain't bad. Above is his largest at 56"x25" and below he holds his 53"x25
and a future trophy that measured 39"x16-1/4". All three fish were tagged and
safely released.



Thanksgiving Morning Memory 51"x 24-1/4"

It's tradition in Capt. Rich Clarke's family to go musky fishing on Thanksgiving morning. This year the anglers braved 26° air temperature, 25 mph sustained winds, gusts to 35, snow, sleet and huge waves. The reward was great as Clarke's nephew Lennon Buker (right) landed his first musky while fishing with his cousins Ryan Youngs (rear) and Bobby Clarke (center) and Danny Barlow (left). The fish was tagged and safely released.

Stephen Buxton of Collegevill Pa. battled his first musky.
Capt. Rich Clarke tagged and safely released this 50" x 24" beauty.

Scott Hoisington of Kingfield Maine with his first 1000 Islands Musky.
This 52-1/2 trophy was tagged and safely released to fight another day.

50-1/2" trophy was tagged and safely released to fight another day.

A PAIR of HUGE Muskies in 2006…

Capt. Rich Clarke Caught and Released this 58" x 28-1/2" a perfect
finish to another successful musky season.

Capt. Rich Clarke Caught and Released this 58-1/4" x 26.

51-1/2" x 22" on Oct. 5, 2006, released to fight another day.

"PHAT FIFTY" - 50" x 25" Released Oct. 2006

Massive 58" Musky Released 2005

Pat Corkrey and wife Megan look forward to their yearly adventure with Capt. Rich Clarke. This years goal was to top last years 53" x 24-1/2". Pat achieved his new personal best by landing this monster that measured 58" x 26-1/2". The fish was safely released and a fiberglass replica is being made of this impressive musky.


Ed Barbosa made his yearly treck to "The River" and was rewarded with this beautiful 55" x 25.5". The fish was safely released.

Dave LaDuke traveled all the way to Clayton, New York, from Wisconsin in search of his dream musky. He gives St. Lawrence River musky fishing a BIG THUMBS UP. This 52" x 23.5" snow storm trophy was released to fight another day .

Todd Tyo of Heuvelton, NY brought his sons Trevor (left) and Todd Jr. (right) to fish aboard the "Sign Man". Trevor caught his first musky a 54" x 25" beauty. Todd is an avid catch and release sportsman, he is shown here teaching his sons how
to safely release their catch.



Big 1000 Islands Fish Released
58", 57-1/2", 57, 56", 55-1/2", 55", 54", 53", 52" & 50" Released

Two 57" Muskies Boated 2003
51 POUNDER SAFELY RELEASED

57" long with a girth of 29-1/2", weighed 51 lbs., safely released.


57" long with a girth of 28-1/2", largest live release in New York State in 2003.

54" rainstorm beauty, Sept. 2002, released to fight another day.



54" released safely to fight another day, Oct 2002.


OFFICIALLY THE LARGEST FISH IN NEW YORK STATE IN 2001

This fish was landed aboard "Sign Man" on September 23rd. 2001
It measured 59" long with a 26-1/2" girth.

This fish measured 57-1/2" and was caught and released on Oct. 13, 2001.

The last day of the 2001 season ended with a 57-1/2", 28" girth.

The 2000 season ended with a 3 fish day.
All three muskies were released successfully.
The largest fish measuring 56-1/2" long and had a 28-3/4" girth.

Largest Fish of 1999-46 lbs. 9 oz.

See Musky Hunter Magazine articles at the bottom of this page…

"Late Season GIANT MUSKIES Boated"
"A Pair of 55's from the St. Lawrence"
"A Few More GIANTS and an Oddity"

St. Lawrence Secrets Revealed! Musky Hunter feature Oct. Nov. 2000

High adventure in fresh-water fishing!
Captain Rich Clarke can guide you to the trophy of a lifetime. Known for his intimate knowledge of the 1000 Islands and
St. Lawrence River and the habits of the Muskellunge. Clarke has earned an international reputation for trophy-class fishing.

Just ask around and the locals will tell you that nobody works harder at catching clients muskies than Clarke. They'll also tell you that nobody has landed more big fish in the past 28 years. Every year he consistently guides his clients to some of the largest Muskies in the world. That's why his customers keep coming back and say…
"Why fish anywhere else?"


A lifetime on
"The River"
Few people know the river better than Rich Clarke. He has been running the river since he was a young boy and he knows his stuff. With more than 45 years on the river and 28 of those years as a professional guide, Clarke has the experience, the gear and a naturalist's first-hand knowledge to help you hook and land the fightingest fish on the St. Lawrence River.

Many feel that the next WORLD RECORD MUSKY will come from the 1000 ISLANDS. It is common to land fish in the 55+ inch range and many fish in the 35 to 55 pound class are boated in the waters off Clayton every season. The best time to fish for muskies is from August through December 15th.

For FREE BROCHURE and
Details on our Fishing Packages…

E-mail:
signman@1000islandsfishing.com

Call Captain Rich Clarke
TOLL FREE
1-888-686-3041

  

44 pound light tackle muskie


57" early season monster.


A world class trophy 47 pounds.


56" released to fight another day.




720 State Street, Clayton, NY 13624 TOLL FREE 1-888-686-3041

BASS WALLEYE NORTHERN PIKE SHORE DINNER EMAIL US HOME

Copyright @2000, all rights reserved.

This page designed by CLARKE GRAPHICS, 720 State St., Clayton, NY 13624
Phone: (315) 686-3041