40th Annual Rotary International Fishing Classic on Lake Champlain EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OFFERED TO FIRST 40 ADULTS, 40 YOUTH ANGLERS TO REGISTER PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh will hosts the 40th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday - Sunday, June 5 - 7, 2026. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year, and features all cash individual and team prizes. The annual Rotary International Fishing Classic is a fundraising event for the Rotary club and attracts anglers from all over the Northeastern United States and Canada to the shores of Lake Champlain for three days of nonstop competition fishing for the largest fish among salmon, steelhead, brown trout, lake trout, and walleye! Cash prize amounts are determined by the pool of registration fees – 50 percent goes to the first through fifth place winners and the remaining funds raised support charitable community efforts of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Plattsburgh, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
