Free Fishing Cinics

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Fish & Wildlife Offering Free Fishing Clinics

"Basics of Fishing" and "Intro to Trout Fishing" clinics available to public

Media Contact: Corey Hart, 802-505-5562

MONTPELIER, Vt. - The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be hosting two free fishing clinics in September, both of which are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing.

The first clinic, "Basics of Fishing," will be held on Tuesday, September 6, at the Shelburne Bay Fishing Access Area in Shelburne. The clinic will focus on general fishing techniques and equipment, and is tailored toward those who have little to no fishing experience. It will begin at 4:30 p.m. and run until 7:00 p.m.

"The Basics of Fishing program is the perfect opportunity for anyone new to the sport to learn the fundamentals and get started in fishing," said Corey Hart, Let's Go Fishing Coordinator with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

A second clinic, "Intro to Trout Fishing," will take place on Saturday, September 10, at the Waterbury Public Library as well as on the Winooski River in Waterbury. The clinic, which will concentrate specifically on trout fishing tactics, will start at 9:30 a.m. and run until 1:00 p.m.

"For those looking to learn the basics of trout fishing with spinning equipment, this clinic is a great starting place," said Hart. "We'll cover a range of topics including habitat, life cycle, regulations, and fishing techniques. The course is designed as an introductory level course and will emphasize basic live bait techniques as well as strategies for using artificial lures."

The two clinics will be led by staff from Vermont Fish & Wildlife and instructors from the Let's Go Fishing Program.

Fishing equipment will be available for use, or participants can bring their own.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for participation in either clinic. Anyone interested can register by emailing [Please enable JavaScript to see this content] or by calling 802-505-5562.