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Ice Fishing with RLRS

February 14, 2023

The Rangeley Lakes Regional School’s Kindergarten through 5th grade got onto the ice with the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust the first week of February as part of their annual WinterKids competition. Lindsay Richards, the RLRS Physical Education teacher, thought outside the box partnering with RLHT to get over 80 kids on the ice.

Overall Numbers

80

Students

15

Traps

1

Yellow Perch

RLHT staff Amanda Laliberte, Jason Latham, and Patrick Sullivan were on hand to share their knowledge and skills. Two Maine Game Wardens, Maddie Killian and Dan Christianson, were also in attendance, answering questions and lending students a hand.

 

“Students watched an auger demonstration, learned how to set traps, types of bait, what clothing to wear, and even how to handle a fish,” said Laliberte, “There weren’t many flags, but students were able to see the catch and release of a Yellow Perch.”

 

Enjoy this brief video compiled by RLRS to remember the day! 

Ice Fishing on Haley Pond w/ RLRS

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Jason Latham preps a trap.

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