Cave Island – Lake Champlain Islands

Cave Island

Cave Island - Lake Champlain Islands

Cave Island, circa 1906

 

Cave Island is located in Mallett’s Bay in Colchester, Vermont. The island is southeast of Marble Island and east of the head of land that forms the entrance to Mallett’s Bay.  The caves that give the island its name are visible in the photo above.

Cave-Island - Lake Champlain Islands

Island, as it appeared in postcard from the 1930’s

History: 

Tiny Cave Island has some strange rumors around it of stashed loot and secret activities, but in all likelihood that’s because its topography seems the ideal setting for tales of buried treasure, mystery and adventure. Perhaps some of the legends about the island surround the mysterious Captain Mallett?

 

Cave_Island today.
Photo of Marble Island Marina area
(Cave Island in lower right of photo)

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New York DEC Proposes Additional Free Fishing Days

New York DEC Proposes Additional Free Fishing Days

Additional Free Fishing DaysThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing four additional free fishing days to complement the state’s existing free sport fishing days. DEC is seeking public comments on the proposed changes.

Since 1991, free sport fishing days have allowed New York residents and non-residents to fish for free without a fishing license at any of the state’s 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of rivers and streams.

The free events give people who might not fish a chance to try the rewarding sport at no cost, introduce people to a new hobby, and encourage people to support the sport by purchasing a New York State fishing license.

The proposed additions are:

  • Presidents Day Weekend (the weekend immediately preceding Presidents Day in the month of February) – These two days generally coincide with winter recess for schools, making it ideal for families to try ice fishing.
  • National Hunting and Fishing Day (one day) – Takes place annually on the 4th Saturday in September and links to events taking place nationwide. Fishing at this time of year is generally good for many species, including fall salmon fishing in the Great Lakes tributaries.
  • Veteran’s Day (one day) – Fishing is one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an excellent tribute to veterans and those currently serving. Governor Cuomo specified Veteran’s Day as a free fishing day in 2015, and this proposal would make it a permanent free fishing day.
  • Additionally, to avoid confusion about the existing free fishing days in June, DEC is proposing the regulation be changed from “the weekend which includes the last Saturday in June,” to the “last full weekend in June.”

Defining specific free fishing days allows DEC to more effectively promote these days well in advance of their occurrence, ultimately increasing public participation. Furthermore, having a designated set of free fishing days allows those planning vacations around these dates to do so without issue.

Public comments are welcome through May 6, 2017, and can be emailed to fwfish@dec.ny.gov – enter “Free Sport Fishing Days” in the subject line.


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Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History

Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History

Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History

Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History

Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History celebrates the history of one of America’s most historic lakes – Lake Champlain. Separating the states of New York and Vermont. A natural water ‘highway’ 120 miles long, it connects Whitehall, NY and New York City (via the Champlain Canal and Hudson River) to Montreal and Quebec in Canada (via the Richelieu and St. Lawrence Rivers).  These two routes inland from the Atlantic Ocean and have had a historic impact on both the United States and Canada, as well as, the states of New York, Vermont and the province of Quebec.

 

Four hundred years of Champlain history are portrayed in over 300 color photographs, drawings, maps and vintage images. This beautiful coffee table book covers the natural, military, social and recreational history of the lake and its towns. Chapters on the First People of the Champlain Basin, the lake’s vital military and transportation history, the cities, towns and villages along the lake, and the sport and recreational opportunities are beautifully explored by regional writers.

 

Published by Adirondack Life in Jay, New York, Lake Champlain: An Illustrated History is a great book for those who love the lake, history buffs, and nature lovers.

You can order a copy through Amazon.com by clicking here.

 


 

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Vermont F&W Seeks Let’s Go Fishing Program Instructors

Vermont F&W Seeks Let’s Go Fishing Program Instructors

Vermont F&W Seeks Let’s Go Fishing Program Instructors

Let’s Go Fishing Program Instructors


Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers who would like to become ‘Let’s Go Fishing’ instructors so they can pass on Vermont’s fishing tradition to the next generation of Vermonters.

The department will be hosting a one-day, free training workshop for new instructors on Saturday, April 15, at the ANR Annex building, 190 Junction Road, Berlin, VT.

Instructors in the ‘Let’s Go Fishing’ program organize and instruct clinics in their communities for young people and their families. Participants in the training workshop will learn how to teach a fishing clinic, in addition to learning about fishing ethics, aquatic ecology, fisheries management, habitat conservation, and tackle craft. The class is informal, and it is not necessary to have a high level of fishing ability to become an instructor.



“Becoming an instructor will give you the opportunity to introduce Vermonters both young and old to the joys of fishing, while teaching them all they need to know to enjoy a day on the water,” said Corey Hart, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s ‘Let’s Go Fishing’ coordinator. 



There is no charge for the training and all curriculum materials and lunch will be provided. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and you must be 18 years of age to take part. Register by April 10 by calling 802-505-5562 or emailing letsgofishing@vermont.gov. 


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Fishing Clinic: Introduction to Targeting Trout and Salmon with Lead-core Line

Introduction to Targeting Trout and Salmon with Lead-core Line Fishing Clinic

Introduction to Targeting Trout and Salmon with Lead-core Line Fishing ClinicDate and Time: April 1 2017 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp,
636 Point of Pines Rd. Castleton VT 05735

Description: Introduction to Targeting trout and Salmon with Lead-core line

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 lecture based course will explore basic lead-core line fishing techniques such as, how its used, where, when and how to implement it from a variety of boating platforms.

Bring your own lunch and come spend the day learning about this unique method of fishing from a boat.

Registration is required and can be completed by emailing letsgofishing@vermont.gov or calling 802-265-2279.

Source: Fishing Clinics and Events – Vermont Fish and Wildlife