Fishing Clinic

This hands on program will focus on the techniques used to target trout through the ice. Techniques covered will focus on rigging, depth, and much more. 

Equipment will be provided. Preregistration is required.

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Participants should bring appropriate clothing and a warm drink such as hot coco. Warming huts will NOT be available. Please email letsgofishing@vermont.gov with additional questions

Introduction to Ice Fishing Clinic!

Topics such as techniques, ice safety, and more will be covered. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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Participants should bring appropriate clothing and a warm drink such as hot coco. Warming huts will NOT be available. Please email letsgofishing@vermont.gov with additional questions

Introduction to Ice Fishing Clinic!

Topics such as techniques, ice safety, and more will be covered. All equipment will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

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Participants should bring appropriate clothing and a warm drink such as hot coco. Warming huts will NOT be available. Please email letsgofishing@vermont.gov with additional questions.

Learn the basics of ice fishing with this FREE hands-on program. Various topics will be covered, giving the participants the skills they need to know to feel confident ice fishing on their own. Equipment will be provided but participants should dress for the weather. Registration is required.

Where: Retreat Meadows, Brattleboro VT
When: February 26
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

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Learn the basic techniques used to catch smelt during the winter with this FREE fishing clinic. Topics such as ice safety, equipment and more will be covered. Participants should dress for the weather and bring a headlamp/flashlight. Equipment will be provided. Registration is required.

Where: Joes Pond Access Area, Danville VT
When: January 7
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm

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Learn the basics for fish processing and cooking in this hands-on course. Filleting and cleaning techniques will be shown in addition to at least two cooking methods. Fish will be provided and there will be ample time to practice the skills covered.

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT

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Program will cover ecology, knot tying, fish identification, regulations, equipment and much more. Participants will leave the program with the skills they need to feel confident fishing on their own. All equipment will be provided. 

Where: Gardner Park, Gardner Park Rd, Newport VT 05855

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 25 and seminars fill up quickly, so sign up early. 

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Program will cover ecology, knot tying, fish identification, regulations, equipment and much more. Participants will leave the program with the skills they need to feel confident fishing on their own. All equipment will be provided. 

Where: Proctor Falls, Patch Street, Proctor VT 05765

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 25 and seminars fill up quickly, so sign up early. 

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Program will cover ecology, knot tying, fish identification, regulations, equipment and much more. Participants will leave the program with the skills they need to feel confident fishing on their own. All equipment will be provided. 

Where: Heineberg Bridge Access area, 670 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, VT 05408

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 25 and seminars fill up quickly, so sign up early. 

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Participants will have an opportunity to learn how to clean and fillet there catch! Fish will be provided so participants can learn the technique in a hands on environment.

Where: Branbury State Park, Salisbury VT

When: 2:00pm Saturday August 7th

State park day use fee required. Program is free. Contact the state Park contact station at 802) 247-5925 to register