2008 FISHING DERBIES    OFF - SHORE
Empire State Lake Ontario Promotions (LOC)
A big fish tournament - the way it should be

Registration 2008 Events

Spring: May 2 - 11, 2008
Summer: May 23 - July 20, 2008
Fall:  August 15 - September 1, 2008

Check web-site for prizes
Spring Leaderboard 2007
Fall Leader Board 2007



Challenge Cup ProAm Series Tournaments
Big boat oriented with cumbersome weigh-in and observer requirements

Niagara County - May 31 - June 1, 2008
Niagara County Official Pro-Am Website
Check the web-site for the 07 standings


Orleans County - June 7 - 8, 2008
Orleans County Official Pro-Am Website
First Annual Event
Check the website for details


Oswego County - July 12 -13, 2008
Interested in becoming a sponsor or a competitor - contact
Oswego County Official Pro-Am Website
Check the web-site for the 07 standings


Wayne County -  July 19 - 20, 2008
Wayne County Tourism
Check the web-site for the 07 standings

Note: - To reduce confusion and misunderstanding, the Pro/Am committees have agreed upon one set of rules to be applied consistently to all four 2008 events. 
Tuesday - October 16 - 7:00PM
Final Meeting of the 2007 season
Fall State of the Lake Meeting (Minutes)
NYDEC Fish Hatchery at Altmar, NY


March 6,2008  7:00PM
Annual DEC State of The Lake Meeting
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Mexico BOCES

Wednesday - April 16, 2008 - 7:00PM
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker - Capt. Dick Withey
Gander Mountain - Cicero

Wednesday - May 21, 2008 - 7:00PM
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Scott Prindle ENCON (automated fish marking system)
Gander Mountain - Cicero 

Wednesday - June 25, 2008 - 7:00PM
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker - Elizabeth Squiers USFWS
Cormorant Control
Gander Mountain - Cicero

Wednesday -  July 16, 2008 - 7:00PM
Elosta Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker - Jeff Lantienge
Trolling with wire
Gander Mountain - Cicero

Saturday - August 2. 2008 - 12:00 - 5:00PM
26th Annual ELOSTA Picnic
VFW Park - State Rt. 3 - Mexico
ELOSTA fun fishing derby
You should have been there!!!

Wednesday - August 20, 2008 7:00PM
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker - TBA
Gander Mountain - Cicero

Wednesday - September, 17, 2008 - 7:00PM
ELOSTA Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker - TBA
Gander Mountain - Cicero

Wednesday - October 15, 2008 - 7:00PM
Fall State of the Lake Meeting
NYDEC Fish Hatchery at Altmar, NY
(Last meeting of the 2008 season)
2008 Lake and Fishery Wrap-up
AGENCY ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS - 2008
Gander Mountain 2008 - (Watertown and Syracuse Store Listing)
This page was last updated: August 3, 2008
2008 EVENTS
ELOSTA 2008  Meeting Schedule
ELOSTA
FISHING
DERBIES
SEMINARS "N" STUFF
SEMINARS
"N" STUFF
ELOSTA's meeting minutes will be made available on this web site as they appear in the monthly Newsletter. The entire Newsletter will appear on the Members Page.
AGENCY
ACTIVITIES
Note: Archived minutes for the 2005-06 monthly meetings can be viewed in PDF format at the LIVEWELL PAGE.
This fun filled competitve event should appeal to all anglers
The Auburn store has approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of floor space, a 20,000 plus gallon fresh water Aquarium with fish from local waters . The store also has several life like animal displays. There's also 3D wall paintings which symbolize different areas of New York state and a seminar room with stage that seats over 200. The room is available for use by clubs and organizations.  Schools, businesses and organizations are invited to contact us for the ultimate outdoor experience! If you have a group that is interested in a store tour or the seminar room use, please contact our Promotions Manager at 315/258-2717.
Fish Feeding - November 9, 2007 - December 31, 2009

The 22,000 gallon fish tank at the Bass Pro Shops Sportsman's Center in the Fingerlakes Mall is the place to be each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at noon. Store fisheries biologist Jason McCoy starts a fish feeding frenzy with the in-tank fisheries. Trophy bass, trout, pike, walleye, panfish and other species boil the water as live and processed bait is feed to them. The tank, the largest of its kind in the area, has various fish from around area waters and some freshwater species from other states as well. Note: The schedule is subject to change.
Mike's Marina "Little Salmon River Challenge"
July 2008 (Exact Date to be announced)
Note: The Route 104 (Bridge Street) bridge in Oswego will be closed for repairs from April 1, 2008 through November 2008. You can click here for more details regarding the in-city detours and parking arrangements. Eastbound and Westbound traffic passing through Oswego should consider using State Rte 3 via Fulton from Mexico and Hannibal as an alternative. Boaters using the Wright's Landing facilities should become familiar with proposed traffic patterns.

To further complicate matters, the NYS Dept. of Transportation plans to widen and resurface seven miles of State Rte. 104 between Oswego and New Haven during the 08 season.
June 6, 2008 - June 7, 2008 - Women In The Outdoors Educational Program

"Women In The Outdoors Program is dedicated to providing interactive educational outdoor opportunities for women ages 14 and older. Outdoor learning events featuring hands on activities are conducted to introduce women to new outdoor activities.

Bass Pro Shops along with the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) have teamed up to bring an outstanding event to the Central New York region. The 2008 event will take place on the evening of June 6 and during the day on Saturday, June 7.

Courses being offered are: Camping, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Outdoor Photography, Outdoor Cooking, Turkey Hunting, Outdoor First Aid, Archery, Shotgun shooting and orienteering.

More information is available from Barb Phillips, 315/673-9807 or at bmphillips@basspro.com

Sign up forms are avilable at the customer service counter at Bass Pro Shops 315/258-2700."
Summer Oneida Lake Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass Seminar - Monday, June 9th, 7:00 pm

By Gander Mtn. & Eight Ball Pro Staffer Dave Ottman
Seminar is FREE of Charge -Seminar will be held in the Syracuse Gander Lodge
For additional information, please contact the store at {315} 698~1100.
Summer Lake Ontario Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass Seminar - Friday, June 13th, 7:00 pm

By Gander Mtn. & Eight Ball Pro Staffer Dave Ottman
Seminar is FREE of Charge - Seminar will be held in the Syracuse Gander Lodge
For additional information, please contact the store at {315} 698~1100.