Join your local Vermont State Game Warden for a fun filled evening of fishing. These mentor-style events allow participants to ask fishing related questions and enjoy an evening of fishing.
Where: Knight Point State Park, North Hero, VT from 6-8PM
Volunteers with the Let's Go Fishing Program encourage and teach young people and their families how to fish, emphasizing that fishing is more than just catching fish.
During this one-day training participants will learn how to conduct aquatic education programing in their communities.
If you are an educator needing professional development credits we now offer the training as part of a one-credit course through Castleton University called Experiential Education in Aquatic Ecology and Habitat Conservation. This is a great option for teachers that want to bring aquatic education into the classroom and also need continuing education credits.
This clinic is for beginning fly fishers of all ages. All equipment is provided. Topics covered include basic tackle, entomology, regulations, ethics, casting, fly selection, and fisheries management.
Where: Northwoods Stewardship Center, 10 Mile Square Road, East Charleston, VT 05872
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: 6/14/2025
Fishing Event Location: Ferguson’s Farm Pond
Town of Event: Springfield
Address of Event: 220 Spencer Hollow Rd
Sponsoring Organization: Precision Valley Fish & Game Association
Learn the basics of fly fishing in a fun hands-on environment. Topics will include casting, entomology, regulations, and more. Class time will be split between land and water. All equipment will be provided. Space is limited.
Where: Sycamore Park, Bristol, VT
When: 5/18/24
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Learn the basics of bullhead fishing during this hands-on course! Topics covered will include fishing techniques, knot tying, equipment, and much more. Participants should bring a headlamp/flashlight, chair if desired, and warm clothing.
Date: Wednesday, May 15th
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Hoyts Landing, Springfield
Learn the basics of bullhead fishing during this hands-on course! Topics covered will include fishing techniques, knot tying, equipment, and much more. Participants should bring a headlamp/flashlight, chair if desired, and warm clothing.
Date: Thursday, May 2nd
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Macs Bend, Swanton
Learn the basics of bullhead fishing during this hands-on course! Topics covered will include fishing techniques, knot tying, equipment, and much more. Participants should bring a headlamp/flashlight, chair if desired, and warm clothing.
Date: Friday, April 26th
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Stonebridge Dam, Panton
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: 5/24/2024
Fishing Event Location: Grey's Pond
Town of Event: Braintree
Address of Event: Battle Brook Rd
Sponsoring Organization: Braintree Elementary School
Learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants will be expected to know basic terminology and skills. This course is part of partnership between the Mad Dog Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Vermont Fish & Wildlife. All the tools and materials will be supplied for the course, but attendees can bring their own tools. There is a $30 fee for materials payable to Mad Dog Trout Unlimited on the first night of the course.
