These FREE clinics are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing.
Participants should dress for the weather.
Fishing Basics
Get ready for spring fishing! The Windsor Recreation Center, Windsor Coon Hunters Association, and Vermont's Lets go Fishing program are teaming up for a hands-on event covering the basics of fishing. Designed to set you up for success on the water this event is open to all ages. This is the perfect event to get ready for the spring fishing season! Note: no fishing will take place during the event.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Windsor Recreation Center, 29 Union Street, Windsor VT | map
New Instructor Training
Interested in sharing your passion for fishing with others? Become a Let's Go Fishing Instructor. This training will cover policies, curriculum and more leaving you with the skills needed to assist or conduct your own programing in your community.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Essex Regional Office, Essex Jct VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Learn the basics of fly fishing while enjoying time on the New Haven River. This course will cover knots, rods, flies, and casting for all ages and all levels. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is supplied.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | map
Targeting Trout, Salmon and Walleye
This seminar style course will give a thorough primer on rods, reels, lines, leaders, connectors and lures. Bring your questions and leave ready to try out your new skill.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Kehoe Conservation Camp, 636 Point of pines Rd, Castleton VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Learn the basics of fly fishing while enjoying time on the New Haven River. This course will cover knots, rods, flies, and casting for all ages and all levels. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is supplied.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Learn the basics of fly fishing while enjoying time on the New Haven River. This course will cover knots, rods, flies, and casting for all ages and all levels. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is supplied.
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Learn the basics of fly fishing while enjoying time on the New Haven River. This course will cover knots, rods, flies, and casting for all ages and all levels. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is supplied.
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | map