Roaring River
Roaring River State Park has drawn crowds of nature lovers for over 100 years.
Photos by Kyle Troutman
Prior to the 6:30 a.m. gunshot to begin trout season, anglers lined the banks of Roaring River like dim shadows, waiting anxiously to begin the fishing ritual.
Photo courtesy of Murray Bishoff
O P E N I N G DAY
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick shoots off the Opening Day gun in 2020 during festivities at Roaring River State Park. The firing of the gun by “Oneshot Scott” signified the open of catch-and-keep trout season.
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, left, who received the No. 1 tag, and State Rep. Scott Cupps, right, who received the No. 2 tag, talked with Roaring River State Park Manager Joel Topham at the start of catch-andkeep trout season in 2020. TROUT TIMES |
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