These FREE clinics are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing.
Black River Rod & Gun Club Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Open to youth participants ages 15 and under, this annual derby combines fishing basics with fishing derby fun.
Registration will open at 8:30am followed by educational sessions such as casting & fish identification.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Black River Rod & Gun Club, 360 Rod & Gun Club Rd, Ludlow VT | map
Introduction to Bullhead Fishing
Learn the basics of bullhead fishing through this hands-on introductory program. Participants will learn ethics, ecology, identification, rigging and more before heading out to try their luck at fishing. Equipment is provided or participants can bring their own. A headlamp or flashlight and a chair or bucket to sit on is recommended. Please dress for the weather.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Hoyts Landing, Springfield 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 in this introductory course. Topics include tackle, knots, entomology, casting, ethics, regulations and aquatic ecology. Participants will be able to try out their new skill at the end of class, dress for the weather.
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Northwoods Stewardship Center, 10 Mile Square Rd. East Charleston, VT | map
Introduction to Fishing & Youth Fishing Derby
Open to youth participants ages 15 and under, this annual derby combines fishing basics with fishing derby fun.
Registration will open at 8:30am followed by educational sessions such as casting & fish identification.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 8:30am - 11:30pm
Location: Precision Valley Fish & Game Club, 220 Spencer Hollow Rd, Springfield VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing for Women
Learn the art of casting on the New Haven River. This course offers a full afternoon of fun while learning with other women. Topics include, knot tying, flies and how to use them, as well as water ecology and ethics.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | map
Introduction to Fly Fishing
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: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh 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