2018 Ice Fishing Festival Promotional Information

Event link: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fish/fishing_opportunities/ice_fishing/free_ice_fishing_day[...]al/

Pre-registration link: http://tinyurl.com/2018IceFishingFest

Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Lake Bomoseen State Park, 22 Cedar Mountain Rd., Fair Haven, VT 05743

Description:

Saturday, January 27, 2018 is Vermont’s free ice fishing day - a day when anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.

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.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

•11:00 am - Registration Opens
•11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Fun Family Activities

This year, Fish & Wildlife staff and Let's Go Fishing volunteers will help new ice anglers learn the basics of winter ice fishing with stations including:

◦Ice Fishing Gear Explained
◦Tip-up Techniques
◦Using a Rod and Jig
◦Fish Identification Game
◦Knot-tying Know-how and tackle craft

Plus enjoy a fish fry and cocoa (bring your own mug if you can)! Warming huts will be available to keep you comfortable.

Bring your own gear, or borrow from us to learn. Remember to dress warmly and wear good shoes with a crampon/creepers or other shoe traction device if possible.

Pre-register now to avoid long lines at registration and get on the "fast pass" lane for ice fishing!

All ages and genders are welcome!