Legends BNB Lodge presents its first winter fly tying weekend series. All weekends include tying class (full day Saturday), Friday and Saturday night lodging, continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday and a family style dinner Saturday evening. Each instructor will highlight their go to flies taught in a step-by- step approach… Continue reading
OK, here is the final update. As of 2pm I did not hear back from the town of Morris. I needed their approval to officially move the location to the Morris Beach, per CT DEEP. CT DEEP was fine with the move as long as Morris okayed it. So as… Continue reading
Fishing Northeast strives to bring you the most up to date ice reports from New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This report takes about two days to compile across a number of outlets and we try to bring them to you every week or two…. Continue reading
August 6 Declared Hatchery Day in Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and officials from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department today announced the declaration of August 6, 2016, as “Hatchery Day” in Vermont in recognition of the important role the state’s fish hatcheries play toward benefiting Vermont’s environment and outdoor recreationalists…. Continue reading
STATE FRUSTRATED WITH SWANTON’S INACTION ON LEAKY DAM Swanton officials say they don’t plan to fix a broken dam that environmental advocates say threatens an endangered species of fish. Meanwhile, state regulators say they’re investigating ways to correct the problem. The dam, owned by Swanton village, has a leaky sluice… Continue reading
Invasive spiny water flea more common in Lake Champlain BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont officials are reminding anglers and boaters of ways they can help prevent the spread of spiny water fleas, an invasive species found in Lake Champlain that competes with native species for food and can foul fishing… Continue reading
A year of notable firsts for lake sturgeon program When Matt Norton went down to the Otter Creek to do some fishing late last month, he was expecting to catch “Just about anything.” Which is pretty much the norm below the falls in Vergennes. As the avid Little City angler… Continue reading
Vermont Anglers Rejoice: Felt-Soled Wader Ban is Repealed MONTPELIER, Vt. – Many anglers will be happy to learn that a five-year ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been repealed, effective July 1, 2016. Using felt-soled waders and boots was prohibited in 2011 out of concern about… Continue reading
Fish fraud: Police allege angler broke rules with $13,500 prize-winning catch Lake Champlain International walleye winner last year collected cash fraudulently, investigators say COLCHESTER, Vt. (NECN) —Police in Colchester, Vermont, have cited a Plattsburgh, New York, man on accusations of felony fraud for allegedly passing off another angler’s trophy fish… Continue reading
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Suspect Security Breach Potential security breach may have affected online customers’ credit card information. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife (FWD) is posting this notice because of a suspected security breach related to the on-line purchase of licenses and tags from the Department. The Department values… Continue reading