The Farm · Grand Hotel Fish Camp

Where guests of the Grand Hotel came to fish the river.

Once the Grand Hotel Fishing Lodge, in the family since 1939, and today a place to stay, train, and gather on Fish River.

The history

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The history

More than a century of stories on one bend of the river.

Guests of the Grand Hotel came here to fish and spend time on the river, when it was known as the Grand Hotel Fishing Lodge. Frank’s grandfather bought the property in 1939, and his son founded Belle Shain Kennels here in 1958.

The Fish Camp is registered with the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission.

1865On March 17, Gen. Edward Canby crossed Fish River at the Marlow Ferry on the march to the Battle of Blakely, fought hours after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Union buttons and bullets have turned up on the property.

About 1896–1910The Wingender pottery worked here. Archaeologist Bonnie L. Gums helped identify the site.

1939Frank’s grandfather buys the Grand Hotel Fish Camp.

1958Rob Leatherbury founds Belle Shain Kennels on the property.

The Baldwin County historic marker at the Fish Camp

A historic structure on the Fish Camp grounds

Stay, train, and gather

Stay on Fish River

Stay at the cottage

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Rent the cottage for a weekend on the river, with or without your dog.

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Stay & Train

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Stay at the Fish Camp while your dog trains, with sessions scheduled around your visit.

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Gatherings and events

Host a small event on the river. Call or text to talk through your date and your group.

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On the water: canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, boat charters, and PaddleCraft Training for dogs.

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