Vermont Free Ice Fishing Day

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Always wanted to go ice fishing but couldn’t find a good excuse to get away? Now we have found that excuse for you: a “FREE ICE FISHING DAY” on the last Saturday in January.

Saturday, January 30, 2016 is Vermont’s free ice fishing day - a day when anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.

Not Sure How? - NO PROBLEM!

Come to our FREE Ice Fishing Festival! Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff will be there to help everyone, young and old, learn how to enjoy this unique and popular type of fishing.

WHERE: Lake Elmore, VT
WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

EVENT SCHEDULE:
11:00 am - Registration Opens
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Fun Family Activities
Ice Fishing Gear Explained
Tip-up Techniques
Using a Rod and Jig
Tricks for Staying Warm on the Ice
Fish Identification Game
Knot-tying Know-how
Fish Fry

Bring your own ice fishing equipment or you can borrow ours. Food and warming huts will be available to keep you comfortable.

pre-register now
For more information, contact Nicole Meier (Nicole.Meier@vermont.gov) by email or call 802-318-1347.

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