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Lake Champlain Ice Safety

Lake Champlain Ice Safety There are many activities that you can enjoy on Lake Champlain in the winter.  From ice fishing to cross-country skiing, from snowmobiling to skating or kite-boarding - Lake Champlain offers a wealth of outdoor fun to enjoy safely. Here are some simple things to help … 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 →

Free Fishing Weekend February 18-19

Free Fishing Weekend February 18-19 The first of New York's free fishing days for 2017 will be next weekend on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19. On these days, New York residents and non-residents are allowed to fish for free without a fishing license. Please note that fishing … 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 →