Founded in 1922, the organization's membership is roughly half Canadian and half American, with a common interest in keeping the St. Lawrence River a safe and beautiful area. One of the most visible functions carried out by TIA is helping boaters avoid many of the dangerous shoals which populate the St. Lawrence River . 27 years and never a fishless day . Fishing lessons from a professional teacher, specializing in Largemouth Bass. The walleye is a popular gamefish known for its delicate, delicious flavor and light-tackle fight.
Ice fishing makes for great walleye action all winter long.
Special fishing gear is needed to land this wily fish. Fish shallow in spring and fall, move deeper in mid-summer months. They typically run eight to ten inches, but some jumbo perch are the rule in some parts of the river. There is great ice fishing for perch in the St. Lawrence, with bucket-filling catches common throughout the winter. Fish shallow in spring and fall, move deeper in mid-summer months.