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: 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: 5/25/2024

Fishing Event Location: Thomas Pond

Town of Event: Baltimore

Address of Event: 1905 Baltimore Rd

Sponsoring Organization: Town of Baltimore

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: Combination Pond

Town of Event: Rutland

Address of Event: Sharon Drive

Sponsoring Organization: Rutland Rec. & Parks Dept.

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.

This program is perfect for the avid paddler looking to do a little bit more on the water. Instructors will cover regulations, casting, ecology, and more before going fishing on Waterbury Reservoir as a group. Fishing equipment will be provided but participants will need to bring their own canoe or Kayak and life jacket. No prior fishing experience is needed but paddling experience is a must!

When: Friday October 5^th. 4:00pm-Sunset

Where: Waterbury Center State Park

Cost: Free with paid admission to the park

Registration is limited and first come first serve. To register email letsgofishing@vermont.gov or call 802-265-2279.

Let's Go Fishing Clinic for Families with Children ages 6-14 
Williston Community Park

* FREE PROGRAM * 

Learn how to fish, build lures and find where the fish are with hands-on experience. Geared towards beginners, the program teaches families the proper skills and ethics of fishing, including respect for the resources and responsibility to know the rules. Children and adults learn water ecology, fish identification, habitat needs and fish location tips. Participants learn to use fishing gear and will make a lure they can take home. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for this free event.

Instructor: Chuck Goller
Bio: 30 year Williston resident and avid outdoorman. Loves all manner of fishing. Active member of Central VT Trout Unlimited. VT Fish & Wildlife Let's Go Fishing Chief Instructor. Also, part-time ski instructor at Sugarbush Resort. Likes to hike, sail, waterski and backcountry ski.

Learn More and Register at: http://www.willistonrec.org/info/activities/program_details.aspx?Progra…