Film Screening: The Fish Thief

MAY 11, 2026

Join the SUNY Plattsburgh 5 Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited for a free evening screening of The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery — a documentary exploring the invasion of sea lampreys, the devastation they’ve caused to Great Lakes fish populations, and the ongoing efforts to control them.

Schedule
5:00 PM — Doors open
5:25 PM — Brief introduction
5:30 PM — Film screening (approx. 90 min)
7:00 PM — Q&A panel

Admission is free. No registration required. All are welcome.

You can read more about the film here.

This event is supported by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department — the core partners implementing the regional sea lamprey control program.

Event Details

When: Monday, May 11 from 5-8pm ET
Location: Hudson Hall Room 106 (next to the Northcountry Planetarium)
- SUNY Plattsburgh Campus, 31 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Parking details below
Cost: Free to attend

Parking Details

Car drivers are encouraged to park in the parking lot nearest Hawkins Hall labeled as P2 (campus parking map) at the north end of campus. The entrance to the P2 parking lot is off Cornelia Street between Draper Avenue and Beekman Street. Once parked, patrons should follow the sidewalk passing in front of Hawkins Hall toward Hudson Hall. There are two entrances to Hudson Hall:
– The main doors off Beekman Street, which are handicapped accessible.
– The side doors nearest the Hawkins Hall pond.

There is also free street parking available on Brinkerhoff St. (one way) and Court St. (one-way). Parking is first come, first serve.