June 2017
Rutland BASS Club – Club Series #1
Rutland BASS Club - Club Series #1 Club Series - Event 1 of 10 Rutland BASS Club Date: Jun 13, 2017 Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lake Champlain Check-in Location: Benson Landing Access Area Town: Benson, VT Fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Find out more »36th Annual LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby
Celebrate Family, Friends, & Fishing! Fish Lake Champlain from boat or shore for 7 major prize categories that put 11 species into play in one of the best, multi-tiered fisheries in the country! < [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7L3gDsakVo]
Find out more »Costa FLW Series 2017
COSTA FLW SERIES 2017 - LAKE CHAMPLAIN FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) JUNE 22 - 24, 2017 TAKE OFF DAY 1 & 2 & 3 : 6:30 AM ET Plattsburgh City Marina 5 Dock Street Plattsburgh NY 12901 FLW LIVE / WEIGH-IN DAY 1 & 2 & 3 : 2:30 PM ET Plattsburgh City Marina 5 Dock Street Plattsburgh NY 12901 IMPORTANT DATES Priority Registration by March 8, 2017 Late Fees applies May 31, 2017 Balance Due by May 31,…
Find out more »Abenaki Heritage Weekend
Abenaki Heritage Weekend June 24-25, 2017 Featured Exhibit Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage On view at LCMM June 24 through August 12, 2017 Native Arts Marketplace. This special weekend organized by Vermont Abenaki Artists Association and presented at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum gives visitors an Abenaki perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. Dancing, drumming, storytelling, craft and cooking demonstrations are presented by members of Vermont’s Abenaki Tribes. The Native Arts Marketplace and exhibit opening celebration provide opportunities to meet some of the artists featured in the…
Find out more »July 2017
ROV Shipwreck Tour
ROV Shipwreck Tour Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor 4472 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491ROV Shipwreck Tour, July 2, 2017, 1 pm-2pm http://www.lcmm.org/museum_info/shipwreck_tours.htmlHave you ever wanted to explore a shipwreck? Now you can explore Lake Champlain's sunken wrecks without getting wet! There are over 300 historic shipwrecks at the bottom of Lake Champlain? Take a tour boat to the site of one of these wooden wrecks and go for a “dive” using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).The robotic…
Find out more »Introduction to Fly Fishing Clinic
Description: Introduction to Fly Fishing Clinic Learn something new at this free fishing clinic. It's open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those completely new to fishing. This is a crash course on fly fishing and will cover the basics of casting, knot tying, ecology and much more. All equipment will be provided. Registration is required and can be completed by emailing letsgofishing@vermont.gov or calling 802-265-2279. The course will be taught by a certified Let’s Go Fishing Instructor…
Find out more »Stories of Lake Champlain Educational Boat Trip
Melosira: Educational Boat Trips Teach Public About Lake Champlain University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, Lake Champlain Sea Grant and ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain will host three Summer on the Lake educational boat cruises in July and August. UVM's R.V. Melosira launching a remotely operated vehicle The public is invited aboard the UVM research and education vessel, the R/V Melosira, to learn about Lake Champlain and its watershed's geologic, cultural and historical aspects. Trips will focus on one of two themes,…
Find out more »Rutland BASS Club – Club Series #3
Rutland BASS Club - Club Series #3 Club Series - Event 3 of 10 Rutland BASS Club Date: Jul 19, 2017 Time: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Lake Champlain Check-in Location: Larrabee's Point Access Area Town: SHOREHAM Fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Find out more »Vermont Brewers Festival
Vermont Brewers Festival BEER WORTH FINDING™ Burlington Waterfront Park, July 21-22, 2017 The Vermont Brewers Festival is the one of the premier beer festivals in the world, held on the waterfront of Lake Champlain overlooking the Adirondack Mountains, on the third weekend of July. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival. It is hosted by the Vermont Brewers Association, a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1995 to promote and strengthen the culture of craft brewing in Vermont through…
Find out more »Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival Lake Champlain Maritime Festival Stroll along the shores from venue to venue, view the classic boats, long boats, canoe, kayak and Dragon boat demonstrations as we commemorate the past, present, and future of Lake Champlain. Experience boat building, sample local fare, enjoy music and bring the children for hands-on exhibits along the spectacular shores of Burlington Vermont's Waterfront. July 27-30. Burlington Waterfront FREE Admission* *Tickets required for select events. All information subject to change. www.lcmfestival.com
Find out more »Summer Fest ’17
Summer Fest ‘17 takes over Lake Champlain July 29-30 Pro bass fishing and jet skiing events combine at Plattsburgh City Beach for double the summer fun Continually listed among Bassmaster Magazine's top 100 bass fishing lakes in the United States, Lake Champlain has welcomed dozens of professional bass fishing tournaments to its waters and shores over the last 12 years. Now, in 2017, two exciting outdoor recreation events are coming to Lake Champlain July 29th and 30th combining to create…
Find out more »Bassmaster Elite Series
Bassmaster Elite Series Returning to the western shores of Lake Champlain from July 27-30 for the first time since 2010, the Bassmaster Elite Series gives top-performing anglers the opportunity to compete for $100,000 and a shot at the 2018 Geico Bassmaster Classic, along with the title of “Top Angler”! With the Elite Series comes Bassmaster’s Outdoors Expo July 29-30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free giveaways, local vendors, and outdoor activities for spectators and participants of all ages.…
Find out more »East Coast Watercross
East Coast Watercross The fun doesn’t end with the Bassmaster Elite Series and Outdoors Expo! Jet skiers will soar across Lake Champlain when East Coast Watercross hits the beach from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29-30. Offering a variety of class levels, ages 8 and up can compete in an action-packed race around a 30-buoy course, providing entertainment and suspense for all spectators. Event Organizer Christopher Yates commented, "We have the option to hold races in 13 states within…
Find out more »Tour of Ironville Company Ruins
Walking Tour of Ironville Company Ruins Planned The Adirondack History Museum will host a walking tour of the Crown Point Iron Company ruins on Saturday, July 29. Local Historian and author Morris Glenn will lead the tour. One of the highlights of the tour will be discussion on the Penfield Forge Project. The projects includes plans to rebuild the replica of the first iron forge in Northern New York that was originally at Frontier Town. In 2016, the replica…
Find out more »August 2017
Dragonboat Festival
Sixty-four teams will compete in the annual Lake Champlain Dragonboat festival Sunday, Aug. 6. This Sunday was a chance for some of the teams to get some practice in and learn the basics of dragon boating. "It's working out the kinks, learning how to be a teammate, learning how to paddle all at the same time. The beauty of the sport is it's not how strong you are, it's not how athletic you are, it's how well you can paddle…
Find out more »Addison County Field Days
Addison County Field Days Addison County Field Days return to Vergennes with a full schedule of entertainment and agriculture events Aug. 8-12. Creating family fun since 1948, Vermont's largest agricultural fair features midway rides for all ages, racing pigs, Wildlife Encounters live animal shows, demolition derbies, livestock shows and demonstrations, live music, magic and hypnotism shows, tractor pulls, horse shows, exhibits, 4-H workshops, children's activities, tethered hot air balloon rides, Milking\ Parlor & Dairy Bar, Maple Sugar House, contests and favorite…
Find out more »Life Underwater Educational Boat Trips
Life Underwater Educational Boat Trips University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, Lake Champlain Sea Grant and ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain will host three Summer on the Lake educational boat cruises in July and August. UVM's R.V. Melosira launching a remotely operated vehicle The public is invited aboard the UVM research and education vessel, the R/V Melosira, to learn about Lake Champlain and its watershed's geologic, cultural and historical aspects. Trips will focus on one of two themes, Stories of Lake Champlain (July…
Find out more »Life Underwater Educational Boat Trips
Life Underwater Educational Boat Trips University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, Lake Champlain Sea Grant and ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain will host three Summer on the Lake educational boat cruises in July and August. UVM's R.V. Melosira launching a remotely operated vehicle The public is invited aboard the UVM research and education vessel, the R/V Melosira, to learn about Lake Champlain and its watershed's geologic, cultural and historical aspects. Trips will focus on one of two themes, Stories of Lake Champlain (July…
Find out more »September 2017
LCI Bass Open presented by Twisted Tea
LCI Bass Open presented by Twisted Tea September 3, 2017 Lake Champlain International, Inc. brings competitive bass fishing to Lake Champlain. Head out to Malletts Bay after your best six bass. $3000 guaranteed to first place! For more info, or to register, go to LCI Bass Open.
Find out more »18th Annual LCI Bass Open
18th Annual LCI Bass Open Two-person teams are encouraged to register online soon and prepare to head out to Malletts Bay for your six best bass. This is an exciting one-day event with a guaranteed cash prize of $3000 for first place. There are additional cash prizes for the first 15 places, including both small and largemouth bass categories, based on at least 90 pre-registered teams participating. Anglers can also win the Smallmouth Bass Lonely Lunker and the Largemouth Bass…
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