Vermont Fishing
Photo Gallery - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
trout fishing season on April 10. April, May and June are prime time for trout fishing in Vermont. More than 120,000 anglers spend $111 million annually in Vermont, including $59 million just in food, lodging, transportation and related items and $45 million for equipment. ... Governor Douglas Celebrates Opening of Trout Fishing ... [Read More]
Photo Gallery - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
(June 4, 2003) Governor Jim Douglas and Lt. Governor Brian Dubie share a light moment and state secrets on the location of the new state record northern pike, largemouth bass and landlocked salmon at an event to promote the popular Lake Champlain International (LCI) annual Father's Day Fishing Derby. Governor Douglas and Lt. Governor Dubie—both very strong supporters of Vermont's hunters, anglers, trappers and other outdoor enthusiasts—were instrumental in the passage of a new law that will allow anglers to fish the majority of Lake Champlain with one license beginning in 2004. This reciprocal agreement will be a boon to both LCI anglers and the businesses that depend on fishing-related business. ... [Read More]
Photo Gallery - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
"Many of us look back with fondness at our first fishing experience as ayoungster," said Governor Douglas. "In most cases, an older familymember or friend helped introduce us to fishing by showing us thebasics. We learned how to tie knots, how to cast, where to find thefish, and how to prepare fish for the table. Those experiences were alot of fun, but most importantly, they are indelibly etched in ourmemories. We will always remember doing those things together." ... St. Johnsbury, VT -- Outdoor traditions such as fishing and hunting are best passed from onegeneration to the next by direct exposure with an adult. Six-year old Kirby Occaso from Kirby, Vermont is shown here with Vermont Governor Jim Douglas on opening day of the state's trout season, April 9, 2005 as they tried their luck on the Moose River in St. Johnsury. ... [Read More]
National Survey of Fishing, Hunging, and Wildlife
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR) Presents microdata records (with any information that might identify aspecific person or household removed) on individuals involved in fishing,hunting, and other wildlife-associated recreation, such as wildlifeobservation, photography, and feeding. Data include state in which theseactivities occurred; number of trips taken; duration of trips; andexpenditures for food, lodging, transportation, and equipment. The surveywas conductd by the Census Bureau for the Fish and Wildlife Service,Department of the Interior, which prepares printed reports in thisfield. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States. In 2001, 16% of the U.S. population 16 years old and older (34 million anglers) spent an average of 16 days fishing. Freshwater fishing was the most popular type of fishing with over 28 million anglers devoting nearly 467 million angler-days to the sport. ... fishing (overall), freshwater fishing, warm water fishing, cold water fishing ... Don't fish in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to fishing to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety. ... [Read More]
Photo Gallery - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
Lake Champlain International, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization leading the effort to conserve, restore and revitalize the Lake Champlain watershed and its communities providing great fishing opportunities, family events, economic opportunities for local communities and water quality awareness. Lake Champlain International, Inc. quality fishing events provide opportunities to fish, stimulate local economies, raise funds to support our mission, and educate participants on the importance of ethical angling. The organization is dedicated to catch-and-release angling and improving the quality of the lake's fish population. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Vermont Home Page Vermont Tourism Site Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Vermont Hunting / Fishing Licenses State History/Geography State Parks Fees State Parks Site State Fish Hatcheries State Events Site ... [Read More]
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