Fire Chief Russell Kenwell with World Record Rainbow Trout

Russell Kenwell with the World Record Rainbow Trout caught in the Nottawasaga River

Russell Kenwell with the World Record Rainbow Trout caught in the Nottawasaga River

Name/Title

Fire Chief Russell Kenwell with World Record Rainbow Trout

Entry/Object ID

2020.453.1

Scope and Content

Framed photo of Fire Chief Russell Kenwell holding world record rainbow trout at Wasaga Marine, Wasaga Beach

Context

Russell Kenwell was the first Fire Chief for the Town of Wasaga Beach. He served on the Fire Department for 30 years including 20 years as Fire Chief. The record rainbow trout, weighing 29 lbs., 2 oz., was caught in the Nottawasaga River by Russell Kenwell, May 13, 1975. The rainbow trout held the world record in its class 1975-1988.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.453

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift

Web Links and URLs

Rainbow Trout