Thursday, February 27
Blush Hill Boat Launch, Waterbury, VT
5:00pm-8:00pm
Join us at Blush Hill on Waterbury Reservoir for an evening of learning about smelting! Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more! All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather, and bring a headlamp and chair or bucket to sit on.
Saturday, March 14
Kehoe Conservation Camp, 636 Point of Pines Rd., Castleton, VT | map
9:00am-1:00pm
Join us for an Introduction to trout and salmon trolling techniques following ice out. The course will cover a variety of topics including lures, rods, trolling techniques, and more. It will be taught in a classroom setting and notebooks are encouraged.
Thursday, March 5
Caspian Lake, Greensboro, VT | map
8:00am-11:00am
This clinic focuses on ice fishing for lake trout, and is taught by both outreach and fisheries staff. Techniques will include jigging and setting tip-ups, but no ice fishing experience is necessary. All gear will be provided. Dress in warm clothes with good footwear and pack plenty of cocoa and food. Park at the Caspian Public Beach in Greensboro located across from the General Store.
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. The course runs from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday evenings, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 There is a $20 materials fee, participants are expected to attend all 4 evenings.
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 Green Mountain Fly Tyers and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The course runs from 6:30-8:30pm, Monday evenings, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, & 3/16. There is a $20 materials fee, participants are expected to attend all 4 evenings.
When: Sunday, February 23, 2020 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Lake Carmi State Park
Join us at Lake Carmi State Park to learn the basics of targeting walleye through the ice! Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more! All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and bring plenty of hot chocolate.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO ICE CONDITIONS - NEW DATE FEBRUARY 23
When: Saturday, January 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Lake Carmi State Park
Join us at Lake Carmi State Park to learn the basics of targeting walleye through the ice! Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more! All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and bring plenty of hot chocolate.
When: Tuesday, February 18
Where: Deweys Pond, Quechee, VT
When: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Hartford Parks and Recreation are partnering to offer Introduction to Ice Fishing programs. Learn the basics of ice fishing including, safety, regulations, tip ups and more!
When: Saturday, January 11
Where: Deweys Pond, Quechee, VT
When: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Hartford Parks and Recreation are partnering to offer Introduction to Ice Fishing programs. Learn the basics of ice fishing including, safety, regulations, tip ups and more!
When: Wednesday, February 26, 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: South Bay Memphremagog Access Area, Newport, VT
Join us at South Bay Access Area on Lake Memphremagog to learn the basics of ice fishing! Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more! All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and bring plenty of hot chocolate.
Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
Commissioner Louis Porter
1 National Life Drive
Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3702
802-828-1000
fwinformation@vermont.gov
