Vermont's annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 14, highlighted by a (free) family fishing festival in Grand Isle.
Free Fishing Day is June 14, 2025
Vermont's Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing in Vermont for the day without a license.
The Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival is June 14, too!
- WHERE: Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, 14 Bell Hill Road, Grand Isle | Map
- WHEN: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- WHAT: Designed for young anglers and families, this exciting event offers basic fishing instruction and the chance for kids and novice anglers to catch big trout in the hatchery pond. No prior fishing experience is needed and Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be supplying fishing rods, reels and bait for use by participants.
For more information call 802-372-3171.
New to Fishing?
Check out these pages for helpful info:
Beginner's Basic Angler Videos
A series of videos to help new anglers get started learning how to fish in open water.
Fishing Close to Home – Chittenden County
Lake Champlain, Winooski and Lamoille rivers, and many other ponds and streams in the county offer fun and exciting angling opportunities.
Vermont has family-friendly fishing locations across the state where kids can take their parents fishing and have an excellent chance of catching fish using simple techniques.
Want to eat your catch? Make something delicious with any of these tried and true recipes from our own anglers