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Introduction to Ice Fishing for Walleye

‍Introduction to Ice Fishing for Walleye

Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:00am-1:30pm: Lake Carmi, Franklin, VT

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is conducting an introductory course on ice fishing for walleye. The course will reinforce the basics while teaching basic techniques that can used to successfully target walleye.

Topics covered will include aquatic ecology, knot-tying, fish identification, regulations equipment, and much more!

This is a hands on course and warm clothing is a must! All equipment and materials will be provided.

Pre-registration is required, to register call 802-505-5562 or email letsgofishing@vermont.gov

 

 

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12 Ice Safety Tips From Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Offers 12 Ice Safety Tips

12 Ice Safety Tips From Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Recent cold temperatures have formed early season ice on Vermont ponds, lakes and rivers. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds winter enthusiasts that ice should never be considered safe and ice conditions vary.

“We are urging all outdoor enthusiasts – people going ice fishing, cross-country skiers, hikers, and snowmobilers — to be extremely cautious and prepared if they are going to venture out on any ice,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Ice conditions can vary dramatically on different parts of a lake. Remember, even though it may look thick enough on the surface, moving water from currents, rivers and springs can cause ice to form unevenly.”

12 Ice Safety Tips From Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Ice fishing for perch

Lake Champlain Ice Fishing for Perch and Panfish

 

“Once we have sustained cold weather to form good ice, activities such as ice fishing can be safe and a lot of fun,” said Porter, “but when we go onto the ice, we need to use good judgment and observe several safety precautions.”

12 Ice Safety Tips

  1. Leave your car or truck on shore. Every year several motor vehicles go through the ice on Vermont lakes, and some people have drowned as a result.
  2. Leave information about your plans with someone — where you intend to fish and when you expect to return.
  3. Wear a personal flotation device and don’t fish alone.
  4. Fish with a friend. Ice fishing is a great sport to share with family members and friends, and having a partner with you increases both the fun and the safety.
  5. Ice varies in thickness and condition. Always carry an ice spud or chisel to check the ice as you go forward.
  6. 12 Ice Safety Tips From Vermont Fish & WildlifeBe extremely cautious crossing ice near river mouths, points of land, bridges, islands, and over reefs and springs. Current will almost always cause the ice to be thinner over these areas.
  7. Avoid going onto the ice if it has melted away from the shore. This indicates melting is underway, and ice can shift its position as wind direction changes.
  8. Waves from open water can quickly break up large areas of ice. If you can see open water in the lake and the wind picks up, get off!
  9. Bring your fully charged cell phone with you.
  10. Carry a set of hand spikes to help you work your way out onto the surface of the ice if you go through. Holding one in each hand, you can alternately punch them into the ice and pull yourself up and out. You can make these at home, using large nails, or you can buy them at stores that sell fishing supplies.
  11. Carry a safety line to throw to someone who has gone through the ice
  12. 12 Ice Safety Tips From Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Ice fishing shantiesHeated fishing shanties must have good ventilation to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Open a window or the door part way to allow in fresh air.

 

For guidelines on ice thickness and safety visit Ice Safety.

 

 

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Online Fishing Regulations Tool – Fishing Regs at Your Fingertips

Online Fishing Regulations Tool – Fishing Regs at Your Fingertips

Fishing regulations are important tools for managing Vermont’s diverse fisheries and meeting the varied desires of the angling public. The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife has developed an  Online Fishing Regulations Tool that uses current technologies to make finding regulation information quick and simple.

Online Fishing Regulations Tool - Fishing Regs at Your Fingertips

Online Fishing Regulations Tool

 

 

This internet-based tool offers multiple functions, including:

  • Interactive Map System – lets users select any waterbody in the state and have instantaneous access to fishing regulations specific to that body of water.
  • Current Location Feature – the map also works in coordination with the Global Positioning System (GPS) in many mobile devices, allowing users to view fisheries regulations for their current location.
  • Lookup Tables – allows users to view regulations by selecting a waterbody, town, or county from a comprehensive lookup list.

Regardless of the pathway, the final result is a simple and clear list of fisheries regulations for each waterbody in Vermont.

To get the Vermont Online Fishing Regulations Tool,  Click Here.

The Online Fishing Regulation Tool is just the first of several steps the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife is taking to help anglers more easily sort through and understand fishing regulations. They are also planning to develop a mobile fishing regulations application that will work in areas without internet access, and add more fishing-related information to the mapping platform to expand its uses beyond providing fisheries regulations alone.


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Fishing tournaments make big impact on local economy

Have you ever wondered just what the impact on the local economy was with the fishing tournaments that are held on Lake Champlain?

 

Northern Bass Supply Tournament

 

A recent study by a SUNY Plattsburgh professor shows that for every $1 invested in host fees and in-kind services, $88 was returned directly to the local economy. These tournaments generated over 2 million dollars last year, and created nearly 30 full time jobs.

Read more in this article from the Sun Community News:

The summer series of Plattsburgh-based professional bass fishing tournaments bring in $2.2 million annually in direct and indirect spending to the region, according to an economic impact study sponsored by the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce.

The economic impact study, done by Dr. Stephen Henry of SUNY Plattsburgh, reported:

• $2,186,655 generated annually in direct and indirect spending to the region

• Each tournament participant represented an average of 2.43 travelers, therefore bringing in an estimated 1,740 visitors to the community

• 29.2 full time regional jobs created

• Anglers stayed an average of 4.27 nights during each stay and 75 percent of the survey respondents made use of commercial lodging properties, including hotels, motels and campgrounds

• For every one dollar invested in host fees and in-kind services $88 was returned directly to the local economy

Read more….


Guns Over The Champlain Valley:
A Guide To Historic Military Sites And Battlefields (Paperback)
Author: Coffin, Howard

The Champlain Valley is one of the most historically rich regions of the country. Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Fort William Henry, Crown Point, Plattsburgh, Bennington and Valcour Island all lie along the ancient warpath that is the Champlain Corridor.
In this lively and informative new travel guide to historic places and events, the author leads you to each venue, describing the events and their long-lasting impact.  Adventure awaits you with Guns over the Champlain Valley.
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New York Offers Free Ice Fishing Weekend

NY Offers Free Ice Fishing Weekend

President’s Day weekend (February 13-14, 2016) will be a free ice fishing weekend to encourage more New Yorkers to try Ice fishing while many are on winter recess.

Residents and visitors age 16 and older will be able to fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State without a license.