Mexico NY’s Fishing Nurse Helps Women Learn How to Fish

Oswego, New York. Jacqueline McManus, known as “The Fishing Nurse,” recently joined with New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the Cornell Biological Field Station (CBFS) to teach women how to fish for walleye. Women from throughout New York State participated in the fall fishing seminar held at the CBFS on Oneida Lake at Shackelton Point. The women learned the basics of walleye biology and behavior; discussed walleye fishing gear, lures, and techniques; and learned how to tie common fishing knots. The group size was limited to allow for individual instruction during the hands-on angling session.

Instructors with McManus, a New York State Licensed Fishing Guide based in Mexico, New York, were NYSG Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystem Health Specialist Stacy Furgal; CBFS Senior Research Associate Zoe Almeida, Ph.D.; and NYSG Great Lakes Recreation and Tourism Specialist John Cannaday.

New York Sea Grant facilitated development of this fall fishing seminar. Watch www.nyseagrant.org or NYSG Great Lakes on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/greatlakes.nysg for details on winter fishing seminars.

New York Sea Grant is a cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York and part of a nationwide network of 34 university-based programs working with coastal communities through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Sea Grant research and outreach programs promote better understanding, conservation and use of America’s coastal resources.

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