 Community Members Assist in Trout Stocking Onota LakeFish and buckets flew into Onota Lake on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to MassWildlife's annual spring trout stocking event.  Vermont Fall Fishing Heats Up as Waters CoolWhile the hot temperatures of summer can sometimes make fishing slow, the autumn months represent a transition time when fish become more active and easier to catch.  Protect Nesting Loons and Loon ChicksRenfrew also reminds people to avoid using lead fishing tackle. Every year Vermont loons die from lead poisoning after swallowing fishing tackle. Vermont Fish and Wildlife: Fires, Swimming Prohibited at Fishing Access AreasOpen fires and their remnants, create unsafe areas for other anglers and boaters to use and enjoy. The remnants of these fires are also unhealthy for the animals and fish that live in the adjacent waters. Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing DerbyThe event will be held rain or shine.  Pittsfield Children Assist in Trout Stocking Onota LakeThe wind blew a sharp chill through the air Wednesday afternoon but that did not stop the annual spring trout stocking at Onota Lake.  Introduction to Bullhead Fishing ClinicsEach clinic will explore different fishing styles used to target brown bullhead, which are found in many of the shallower, muddier lakes, ponds and rivers of Vermont.  Vermont Trout Season Opens April 8Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind.  Fundamentals for Safe Ice FishingIn light of Vermont's recent warm weather, the department stresses that anglers take ice safety seriously and recommends a few basic tips and precautions. |
