John Guilmette Fishing Access Area now open
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has completed the reconstruction of the John Guilmette Fishing Access Area on Lake Champlain in South Hero, Vermont and the facility is now open for public use.
The new boat ramp and dock at the John Guilmette Fishing Access Area, which is now open for public use.
The improved access area features new boat ramp and dock structures and a renovated parking area and several other upgrades. Other improvements include green infrastructure components such as a pervious grass parking surface, grass-lined drainage swales, rock drains, new landscaping, and “no-mow” sections along the entire project that meet the state’s new shoreline protection standards.
“The improvements completed will allow for safer and more organized access, boat launching and parking.” ~ Mike Wichrowski, facility and lands administrator, Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
The facility is also fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act criteria.
“Given the amount of use the access area sees throughout the year by anglers, boaters and other recreationalists, it was paramount that we redeveloped the access area to meet their needs while also complying with ADA and Vermont environmental guidelines. We feel that the new facility is much more user-friendly and environmentally responsible, and will serve the public well for years to come.” ~ Mike Wichrowski
The reconstruction project began last fall (John Guilmette Fishing Access Area Closed for Improvements) and was funded by the Department’s access area program supported by anglers and boaters. The Access Area was acquired in 2012 to serve a large group of anglers and boaters, as well as duck hunters, by providing year-round access at a key location on northern Lake Champlain (New John Guilmette Fishing Access Area).
To learn view a complete list of all Vermont fishing access areas, including maps and additional information, visit fishing access search page.