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
🐟Hole Drilling Demos
🐟Tip-up Techniques
🐟Using a Rod and Jig
🐟Ice Safety
🐟Fish Identification and Regulations Explained
🐟Knot-tying Know-how and tackle craft

Plus enjoy a fish fry and cocoa!

Bring your own ice fishing equipment or you can borrow theirs. Be sure to dress warmly (in layers is the best) and wear winter boots. Yaktraxs or ice cleats are also a great idea for traction.

Can't make it to the festival? Saturday is also Free Ice Fishing Day where anyone, resident or nonresident, can fish without a license in Vermont.

For more information on the festival and to register for this event visit: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/free-ice-fishing-day

Event Info

Nov 26, 2024, 7 to 9:30 PM

Nov 28, 2024, 12 to 7:30 PM

Dec 1, 2024, 4 to 5:15 PM