Lake Champlain Ice Fishing
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Milton, Vermont Angler Catches Muskie Through Ice
Milton, Vermont Angler Catches Muskie Through Ice
When the flag on one of his tip-ups sprang to life on Lake Champlain on a clear February morning, Ryan Carpentier didn't know what was lurking on the other end.
Just before sunrise about three miles off shore, near Tyler Place in Swanton, … Continue reading
Reminder to Remove Ice Shanties from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
A Reminder to Remove Ice Shanties
Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties be removed from the ice before the ice weakens, according the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
The name and address of the owner must be affixed to the ice shanty, and the shanty must be removed … Continue reading
Essential Ice Fishing Safety Gear
Essential Ice Fishing Safety Gear
With the arrival of winter, Lake Champlain's hard water anglers have brought their ice augers out of storage. Before you bundle up and head out on the ice, review this checklist of essential ice fishing safety gear so your trip is fun and safe.
1. Ice … Continue reading
Ice Fishing: Tightlining
Ice Fishing: Tightlining
One ice fishing technique you can try is called tightlining. Tightlining is a technique where you don't move the line and lure once you've dropped them in the water. Instead you watch the line for movement. When the line becomes "tight" you know you have a fish on the … Continue reading