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.
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
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 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
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