Local Chambers

When planning your trip you may wilsh to contact the local Chamber of Commerce of the area you will be fishing in. They can provide you additional information on what resources and ammenities are available to you.

Black Lake

The Black Lake Chamber of Commerce represents the hamlets around Black Lake which includes several different towns. The organization works to promote businesses in this high traffic tourism and sports angling area.

Canton

The Canton Chamber of Commerce is located in the County Seat. Canton is a college town with St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton. It has two villages: Canton and Rensselaer Falls and a large agricultural community.

Gouverneur

The Greater Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce represents an area with a history in mining and industry. The community has a small town atmosphere, as well as being a great supporter of the 10^th Mountain Division from Fort Drum to the south.

Massena

The Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in this industrial river town and village. Massena is the home to Alcoa Aluminum, as wells as the New York Power Authority, and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Authority. It is also home to the County’s only mall, St. Lawrence Centre.

Potsdam

The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce is located only 10 miles from Canton, the County Seat, and also is a college town with two universities: Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam with the well known Crane School of Music. It has a large art and entertainment community as well as a host of dining opportunities.

Ogdensburg

The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce represents businesses located in the only city in St. Lawrence County. It is directly on the St. Lawrence River and has a long history of commerce, trade and industry. The city is the home to the Frederic Remington Art Museum and the Fort La Presentation Association which is working to rebuild an historic fort from the mid 1700s.

Waddington

The Waddington Chamber of Commerce represents this picturesque St. Lawrence River Community, which is located about half-way between the City of Ogdensburg and the Village of Massena. This community has a thriving tourism business and is know as a mecca for anglers, whether it’s for muskie, walleye, bass or carp.