Clayton in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Muskie
as the St. Lawrence Skiff and the Gilded Age.
From as far back as the mid 1800's
anglers have been coming to the River
to try their luck at tackling this apex predator.
Once believed to be in never ending supply,
the Muskie was harvested
in great numbers until the population declined drastically.
In the early 1980's, anglers began the catch and release program,
believing these fish too valuable to catch only once.
Muskie monument
[donors not transcribed]
Erected 2014 by Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Sports • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 14.591′ N, 76° 5.199′ W. Marker is in Clayton, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Riverside Drive west of Webb Street, on the right when traveling west. Markers and sculpture are in Frink Park, just west of the pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Wing Group (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Simon Johnston House (about 600 feet away); Korean War • Honor Roll • Vietnam War (about 600 feet away); World War I • Honor Roll • World War II (about 700 feet away); Penet Square (approx. 0.8 miles away); Weteringhra Guentere (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.
Also see . . .
1. Muskellunge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Muskies recovering on the St. Lawrence River. NCPR website entry (2014) (Submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Muskies Inc. Website homepage (Submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.