Fish Massena

Don Meissner talks about the 2022 fishing schedule on the St. Lawrence River from the Massena Intake Dam.

Massena will be hosting six fishing tournaments this summer and fall out of the Massena Intake Dam.

Located at Hawkins Point on Barnhart Island, this boat ramp is free to use with free parking. Launch any type of boat out to the St. Lawrence River.

MLF Pro Angler Jacob Wheeler demonstrates how to tie a Palomar knot with a jig during the Kids Fishing Derby. #KidsFishingDerby #MajorLeagueFishing #StLawrenceRiver #ExploreMassena #FishMassena #MassenaNY #LouisvilleNY

It was a season of excitement on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, NY. Six fishing tournaments, two kids fishing derby and community events were all part of the makeup of a great summer and fall season in Massena, NY.

Massena fishing promoter Don Meissner discusses a bait he is excited to try along with some rigging & casting techniques he likes to use with these baits to try to reel in that trophy fish.

Highlights from our Kids Fishing Derby during the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, NY. Derby was hosted by the Town of Louisville & Fish Massena.

John Cox is your day one leader at the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event after catching his bag limit for a total of 24 lb. 12. oz. He chatted with Massena fishing promoter, Don Meissner about his day and Massena.

Part of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, Town of Lousiville & Fish Massena are hosting a Kids Fishing Derby. Don Meissner & friends explain the fish tagging process and what prizes the kids can look forward too. You can register prior to the event at http://www.fishmassena.com/kids

Fish Massena talks with Adrian Avena before Group A's second day on the St. Lawrence River.

As part of Massena's "Season Of Excitement, the Town Of Louisville will be a hosting a Kid’s Fishing Derby on June 26th, 2021. The derby will be open to only 50 participants who will be chosen at random. A drawing will be hosted on Fish Massena’s Facebook page via Facebook Live at 7PM to determine the 50 kid anglers who will be participating along with 10 alternate kids anglers. The kids derby is open to kids ages 10-15 and will take at Fobare’s Pond (Sandy Beach) on Coles Creek Rd. from 11am-1pm on June 26th with registration beginning at 9:30AM. Current COVID-19 protocols will be in place at the time of the event. Some MLF anglers will be on site to help coach the kids during the derby. Prizes will be awarded for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bullhead, perch, crappie & heaviest fish overall. Prizes will be determined prior to the event. To register your 10-15 year old child for a chance to participate in the event, you can find the form at https://www.fishmassena.com/kids.

One of the anglers from the 2019 FLW Costa series event in Massena, NY talks about the hard work and hospitality received from Massena, NY.

Massena will be hosting six fishing tournaments, including four Major League Fishing events this summer at the Massena Intake Dam on the St. Lawrence River. Team Fish Massena will have coverage of the tournaments this summer.

Over the last couple of years, we have had some great catches submitted to us by both residents and visitors of Massena! Here is a compilation of some of the great submissions to date. Congrats to all on your amazing catches!

Some of our 2021 fishing tournament dates have been announced. We are happy to host major tournaments for the upcoming summer season on the St. Lawrence River.

Fishing is always in season in Massena, New York. Massena features the St. Lawrence River and its two tributaries, Grasse & Racquette rivers that provide great fishing in any season.

Big Bass Blowout is underway in Massena, NY. The two day tournament features a $5,000 two day lunker prize along with hourly cash payouts. Follow our Facebook page (@FishMassenaNY) for updates about the tournament.