Date: Friday May 31
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Bomoseen State Park, Castleton, VT | Map
This clinic is great for beginners and families looking to get started fishing. Participants will learn about Vermont fish species, different styles of fishing, aquatic ecology, and fish habitat. (While the clinic is free, a park day use fee is required to enter the park.)
Date: Wednesday, May, 29
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh, VT | Map
Learn how to catch your own dinner! The program will focus on how to cut up a variety of fish species quickly, easily, and safely, as well as how to safely store just-caught fish to keep it fresh for eating. Veteran anglers may also learn a few tricks to make processing fish easier and more efficient, as well as ways to maximize the amount of meat harvested from each fish.
For additional information: letsgofishing@vermont.gov | Phone: 802-265-2279
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Date: Friday, May 17
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Paran, Bennington, VT | Map
Panfish are the smaller fish species that fit in a pan, including pumpkinseed and bluegill sunfish, perch, rock bass, and crappie. They’re easy to catch and tasty to eat! The clinic will focus on catching these species using artificial lures – perfect for people interested in taking the next step from a basic hook and worm!
For additional information: letsgofishing@vermont.gov | Phone: 802-265-2279
CLINIC IS FULL
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Waterbury Public Library, Waterbury, VT | Map
This clinic will teach the basics of fishing for trout using a standard fishing rod known as ‘spin casting gear.’ Participants will learn they don’t need fancy fishing gear or to successfully fly fish for Vermont’s premiere cold-water fish.
For additional information: letsgofishing@vermont.gov | Phone: 802-265-2279
POSTPONED TO FRIDAY MAY 10 - WATER IS TOO HIGH
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 6pm- 9pm
Location: Panton, VT | Map
The clinic will explore different fishing styles to target bullhead, which are found in many of the shallower, muddier lakes, ponds, and rivers of Vermont. Brown bullhead, like other species in the catfish family, are nocturnal bottom feeders, so the clinic will take place in the evening when they are beginning to be active.
For additional information: letsgofishing@vermont.gov | Phone: 802-265-2279
This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.
Fishing Event Date: 5/11/2024
Fishing Event Location: Prentice Pond
Town of Event: Dorset
Address of Event: Church Street
Sponsoring Organization: Dorset Sportsmen's Club
This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.
Fishing Event Date: 5/11/2024
Fishing Event Location: Cook's Pond
Town of Event: Ludlow
Address of Event: Rod and Gun Club Road (off Rt. 100N)
Sponsoring Organization: Black River Valley Rod & Gun Club, Inc.
This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.
Fishing Event Date: 5/11/2024
Fishing Event Location: Augustine (Whites) Pond
Town of Event: Pownal
Address of Event: Mt. Anthony Rd., Pownal
Sponsoring Organization: Pownal Fish & Game Club
This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.
Fishing Event Date: 4/27/2024
Fishing Event Location: Firehouse Pond
Town of Event: Arlington
Address of Event: 1 Berwel Road
Sponsoring Organization: Sons of the American Legion Squadron 69
This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.
Fishing Event Date: 5/13/2024
Fishing Event Location: Chester Reservoir
Town of Event: Chester
Address of Event: Reservoir Road
Sponsoring Organization: Chester Rod & Gun Club
