Fishing Clinic

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: 6/4/2023

Fishing Event Location: Griffith Ponds

Town of Event: Danby

Address of Event: 622 S. Main Street

Sponsoring Organization: Danby-Mt. Tabor Rod & Gun 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: 6/11/2023

Fishing Event Location: Dummerston Center Ponds

Town of Event: Dummerston

Address of Event: 1049 East West Rd

Sponsoring Organization: West Dummerston Vol. Fire Dept. 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: 6/4/2024

Fishing Event Location: Gaiko's Pond

Town of Event: Bethel

Address of Event: Sanders Rd

Sponsoring Organization: Bethel Fire Department

Join Fish & Wildlife Let’s Go Fishing program staff on a fishing adventure! The program includes aquatic ecology, fisheries management, regulations, equipment, and of course hands-on fishing.

Date: Tuesday, May 31
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Wrightsville Reservoir, Montpelier VT | map

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Join Fish & Wildlife Let’s Go Fishing program staff on a fishing adventure! The program includes aquatic ecology, fisheries management, regulations, equipment, and of course hands-on fishing.

Date: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Bullhead Pond Fishing Access, Manchester VT | map

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Where: Northwoods Stewardship Center: Island Pond, VT

When: June 4th, 9:00am-1:00pm

Details: Learn the basics of fly fishing in a fun hands on environment on Saturday June 4th from 9am-1pm at the Northwood's Stewardship Center. Chief Lets Go Fishing Instructor Paul Noel will be covering topics such as tackle, entomology, casting, flies, ecology and so much more! The day will conclude with fly fishing on a pond.

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Where: Intervale Center, Burlington, VT

When: June 28th, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Details: Learn the basics of fly fishing in a fun hands on environment on June 28th from 5pm-8pm at the Intervale Center. Topics covered will include tackle, entomology, casting, flies, ecology and so much more! The evening will conclude with fly fishing on a small pond.

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Here's a chance for young anglers and families to learn fishing basics and maybe latch on to a big trout in the hatchery pond! 

WHERE: Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, 14 Bell Hill Road, Grand Isle | map
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
WHAT: The day will be filled with a variety of activities from fish biology, fly casting, law digest and regulations, lure making, fish cleaning and more!

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Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request at no cost to the participant. When requesting accommodations, we ask for as much advanced notice as possible. - Paige.Blaker@vermont.gov | 802-372-3171 

This program will cover the basics that you need to know to be successful targeting bullhead in Vermont! Topics covered will include techniques, ecology, fish identification and more. Equipment will be provided. Participants should bring a flashlight and appropriate clothing.

Date: May 6th
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Dead Creek WMA, Panton VT

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This program will cover the basics that you need to know to be successful targeting bullhead in Vermont! Topics covered will include techniques, ecology, fish identification and more. Equipment will be provided. Participants should bring a flashlight and appropriate clothing.

Date: April 28th: 
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Dead Creek WMA, Panton VT

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