Fishing Clinic

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.

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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.

Register online today

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: 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: 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: 5/4/2024

Fishing Event Location: Saxtons River Rec Ponds

Town of Event: Bellows Falls

Address of Event: 311 Pleasant Valley Road

Sponsoring Organization: Saxtons River Rec Area

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: Hollister Pond

Town of Event: West Pawlet

Address of Event: Rte 153, 1.5 miles south of village, West Pawlet

Sponsoring Organization: West Pawlet Fish & Game Club

Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Green Mountain Conservation Camp Kehoe, 636 Point Of Pines Rd. Castleton, VT 05735

This FREE four hour seminar is a basic introduction to trolling while utilizing planer boards. The seminar will cover the many aspects of the equipment used including vessel rigging, types of rods, reels, lines, lures and streamer fly presentations for targeted species.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

For additional information: letsgofishing@vermont.gov | Phone: 802-265-2279

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.

Date: Tuesday Evenings, February 19, March 5, 12, and 19. Participants must attend all 4 nights. 
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: ANR Annex Bldg., 190 Junction Road, Berlin, VT 05620

There is a $20 materials fee payable to the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited on the first night of class.

Register Online

For additional information email: Letsgofishing@vermont.gov / Phone number: 802-265-2279

- Clinic is Full -

Location: Shelburne Pond, Shelburne, VT

Time: 10 am

Program participants will learn about fishing techniques  and regulations, fish identification, ice safety and more! Equipment will be provided, but participants should dress for the weather as the program will take place outside.

Clinic is FREE! Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 802-265-2279 or emailing letsgofishing@vermont.gov. Location details will be given upon registering.

Location details will be given upon registering.

CLINIC IS FULL

Location: Chittenden Reservoir, Chittenden VT

Time: 9:00 am

Program participants will learn about fishing techniques  and regulations, fish identification, ice safety and more! Equipment will be provided, but participants should dress for the weather as the program will take place outside.

Clinic is FREE! Registration is required for all programs and can be completed by calling 802-265-2279 or emailing letsgofishing@vermont.gov. Location details will be given upon registering.