Fishing Trip on Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Club Meetings & Seminars, Events, Fishing, Fishing Trips

The Parker River Wildlife Refuge beaches are again open for fishing.  Lots 1, 2, 6, and 7 opened on August 13, 2018.  So let’s get out there and fish!

Next Tuesday is our August club meeting date and club fishing trip.  Meet at Plum Island Airport.  We will head over to the Wildlife Refuge where we have a group parking deal offered to us.  Assemble at the airport around 7 pm.   Plan on beachfront fishing, not jetty fishing.  Bring your own gear, lures, and bait.

Please be at the Airport by 7 pm.  We want to head over to the Wildlife Refuge together to get  all cars in as a group for the parking discount (paid by the club.) Car-pooling is encouraged to limit the number of vehicles.  Latecomers may need to pay for entry ($5).

Anyone who remains on the refuge past sunset needs a walk-on night permit.  You may want to purchase that Tuesday evening.

If you are a complete novice (especially if you don’t have gear), it will be better to wait for the September Junior’s Fishing event at the wildlife refuge for your first outing with the club.  The club can provide gear and more instruction at the Juniors event.

Aug. 21: Tuesday evening club meeting at 7 pm: Fishing the Plum Island Beachfront. Meet at Plum Island airport. Directions.

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Aug. 4: Merrimack River kayaking trip and ice cream stop

Events, Uncategorized
Saturday, August 4, 9:30 a.m.
Start/finish: Southwell Field Boat Ramp
Wotton Street, North Chelmsford
Kayak and canoe trip sponsored by the Merrimack River Watershed Council — an easy 2.5-mile journey up the Merrimack River from North Chelmsford to Sullivan Farms, a legendary homemade ice cream shop along the banks in Tyngsborough, then back down the river to North Chelmsford. We’ll meet at the Southwell Field boat ramp at the end of Wotton Street in North Chelmsford at 9:30, returning between noon and 1 p.m. Total distance on the water: a little over 5 miles. Bring a kayak or canoe, a paddle, a personal flotation device, a hat and sunscreen, shoes or flipflops you don’t mind getting wet, and, for ice cream, cash (no credit cards). Trip leader is MRWC Executive Director Rusty Russell. Questions? rrussell@merrimack.org. It is sponsored by MRWC, with a generous donation from Enel Green Power.

From the Merrimack River Watershed Council–reprinted by permission.

Founded in 1976, Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) is dedicated to promoting a clean and accessible Merrimack River and watershed. As “the voice of the Merrimack,” the Council’s mission is to protect, improve, and conserve the Merrimack River watershed for people and wildlife through education, recreation, advocacy, and science.

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August 3: A Tale of 2 Beaches: Salisbury Beach and Plum Island

Events
Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge headquarters
Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
How did Plum Island and Salisbury Beach evolve from remote and inhospitable barrier beaches into popular beachfront destinations? Why do they have such distinct personalities?
With the help of dozens of fascinating photos, maps, documents and postcards, MRWC’s John Macone will explain “A Tale of Two Beaches.” We’ve unearthed a treasure trove of interesting stories to tell, and photos to view. This slideshow lecture has been presented several times to packed houses throughout greater Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley — if you haven’t seen it yet, here’s your chance!
This program is being presented in partnership with Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming historical lecture series.

From the Merrimack River Watershed Council–reprinted by permission.

 

Founded in 1976, Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) is dedicated to promoting a clean and accessible Merrimack River and watershed. As “the voice of the Merrimack,” the Council’s mission is to protect, improve, and conserve the Merrimack River watershed for people and wildlife through education, recreation, advocacy, and science.

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