Join your local Vermont State Game Warden for a relaxing evening of fishing! These mentored fishing opportunities offer a chance for Vermonters of all ages to explore a new water body while having an opportunity to ask fishing related questions. After a brief introduction participants will spread out, fish, and enjoy the evening. Equipment is not provided, and licenses are required.
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 20, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: New Haven River, Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | Map
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: New Haven River, Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | Map
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: New Haven River, Sycamore Park, 116 South, Bristol VT | Map
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. Prizes and refreshments are provided by Black River Rod & Gun Club. Participants should bring their own equipment, power bait and/or worms are recommended.
Where: Black River Rod & Gun Club, 360 Rod & Gun Club Rd, Ludlow VT | Map
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. Prizes and refreshments are provided by Precision Valley Fish & Game Club. Participants should bring their own equipment, power bait and/or worms are recommended.
Where: Precision Valley Fish & Game Club, 220 Spencer Hollow Rd, Springfield VT | Map
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
