Fishing Clinic

Learn the basics of fly tying in this fun, hands-on course! Course topics will include terminology, tools and basic fly patterns. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools.
There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

Thursday Evenings: February 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
1 National Life Drive, Dewey Building, Montpelier VT 05620
6:00pm-8:00pm

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Learn the basics of smelt fishing in this hands on clinic! Program takes place during the evening hours so make sure to bring a headlamp and something to sit on. All other equipment will be provided. 

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Learn the basics of ice fishing during this fun family friendly clinic. Topics such as ice safety, regulations, equipment and much more will be covered. Participants should dress for the weather as warming shelters will not be available. All equipment provided.

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Cancelled due to ice conditions. 

Learn the basics of ice fishing during this fun family friendly clinic. Topics such as ice safety, regulations, equipment and much more will be covered. Participants should dress for the weather as warming shelters will not be available. All equipment provided.

Learn the basics of ice fishing during this fun family friendly clinic. Topics such as ice safety, regulations, equipment and much more will be covered. Participants should dress for the weather as warming shelters will not be available. All equipment provided.

Where: Marshfield Dam Access Area, Marshfield VT

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CANCELED DUE TO ICE CONDITIONS

Learn the basics of ice safety and ice fishing in a fun family friendly environment. All equipment will be provided This clinic takes place during Hartford Parks and Recreations annual youth fishing derby and is a perfect opportunity for families to learn while also participating in a derby.

Location: Dewey's Mills Pond Road
Hartford, VT 05001

Learn the basics of ice safety and ice fishing in a fun family friendly environment. All equipment will be provided. This program is part of a partnership between Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Hartford Parks and Recreation. 

Location: Dewey's Mills Pond Road
Hartford, VT 05001

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Learn the basics of fly tying in this fun, hands-on course! Course topics will include terminology, tools and basic fly patterns. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools.
There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.

Thursday Evenings: February 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
1 National Life Drive, Dewey Building, Montpelier VT 05620
6:00pm-8:00pm

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Saturday, January 25, 2025 is Vermont’s free ice fishing day - a day when anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.

Are you new to fishing? Come to our FREE Ice Fishing Festival! Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff will be there to help everyone, young and old, learn how to enjoy this unique and popular type of fishing.

Where: Silver Lake State Park, 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard VT | Map

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Join Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Green Mountain National Forest staff for a fishing adventure that hikes in approximately 5 miles round trip to reach the pond! This introductory program will cover all the basics of fishing while focusing on how to fish backcountry ponds.

Location: Little Rock Pond, MT Tabor Parking Area, Forest Rd 10, MT Tabor, VT

Time: 8:00am-12:30pm

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