PLATTSBURGH, NY __ A New Hampshire angler and two Vermont men took top prizes in the 35th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic on Lake Champlain this past weekend (June 4 – 6), which is sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh.
Roland Poulin of New Hampton, NH, took first place in the lake trout category with a 14 lb. 0.5 oz. catch. Chad Lambert of Burlington, VT, won the top spot in the salmon category while first place in the walleye category went to Jeffrey Coon of Swanton, VT. The team competition was won by Wasted Wages.
In the youth division, Aubrey Richards of Lake George NY, took first and second place in the lake trout category while Cole Lemieux of Fairfield, VT, won the top prize in the salmon category. There were no fish weighed by youth in the walleye category.
There were 431 participants in the tournament including 11 youth under the age of 15 from 11 states. After the payout to winners, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh netted approximately $10,000 that the club will donate to worthwhile causes.
35th Annual Rotary Fishing Classic Results: Sunday June 6, 2021
OPEN COMPETITION
Cash prizes in each of the categories: First Place $1,762.50, Second $705.00, Third $528.75, Fourth $352.50, Fifth $ 176.25.
 Jason Mabb of Swanton, VT, took fourth place in the walleye category with a 7 lb. 7.0 oz. He also weighed in 6 lb. 13.5 oz. catch at the same time. |
 Aubrey Richards of Lake George, NY, took first place in the Youth lake trout category with this 14 lb. 0.5 oz. catch weighed in at Essex. |
 Nora Brassard of Port, NY, took second place in the Youth salmon category with an 8 lb. 14 oz. catch weighed in at Essex. |
1) Roland Poulin – New Hampton, NH: 14 lb. 0.5 oz.
2) Jason Reyell – West Chazy, NY: 13 lb. 12 oz.
3) Brian Harbaugh – Waterford, VT: 13 lb. 7 oz.
4) Sherwood Dubrey – Ellenburg Center, NY: 12 lb. 10.5 oz.
5) Isaac Rabtoy – Milton, VT: 11 lb. 13 oz.
Salmon Category
1) Chad Lambert – Burlington, VT: 9 lb. 2 oz.
2) John Mattern – Bethel, VT: 8 lb. 8 oz.
3) Patrick Church – Fairfax, VT: 8 lb. 4 oz.
4) Linda Quackenbush – South Hero, VT: 8 lb. 2 oz.
5) Gary Gagnon – Bath, NH: 8 lb 0.5 oz.
Walleye Category
1) Jeffrey Coon – Swanton, VT: 9 lb. 8.5 oz
2) Gary Gagnon – Bath, NH: 9 lb. 5.5 oz.
3) Daniel Rainville – Highgate Ctr. VT: 9 lb. 4.5oz.
4) Jason Mabb – Swanton, VT: 7 lb. 7 oz.
5) Rick Boutah – St. Albans, VT: 7 lb. 5 oz.
TEAM COMPETITION
1) Wasted Wages: $2,125 – Salmon 8 lb. 0.5 oz. and Walleye 9 lb. 5.5 oz.
2) Lambert Marine: $637.50 – Salmon 9 lb. 2 oz. and Lake Trout 9 lb. 1.5 oz.
3) The Silver Seekers: $425.00 – Salmon 7 lb. 10 oz. and Lake Trout 9 lb. 10 oz.
YOUTH COMPETITION
Cash prizes in each of the categories: First Place $250.00, Second $150.00, Third $100.00
Lake Trout Category
1) Aubrey Richards, Lake George, NY: 14 lb. 0.5 oz.
2) Aubrey Richards, Lake George, NY: 11 lb. 6 oz.
3) Ramsey Watson, South Hero, VT: 10 lb. 6 oz
Salmon Category
1) Cole Lemieux, Fairfield, VT: 6 lb. 1 oz.
2) Nora Brassard, Port Henry, NY: 8 lb. 14 oz.
Walley Category
(No fish weighed in by youth)
50/50 DRAWING
Aaron Brassard, Port Henry NY - $265.00