In order to kick off summer in high fashion, Vermont has set June 9th as it’s free day for fishing. This is open to everyone, residents and non residents who would like to try fishing in Vermont for one day. This is completely free and legal for all who would like to wet a line on that day.
“June 9 is Vermont’s ‘Free Fishing Day’ — the one day in the year when residents and nonresidents may go fishing without having to purchase a fishing license,” said Wayne Laroche, commissioner of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
“It’s a great opportunity to take the family fishing and create memories to last a lifetime.”
“Fishing Festivals” will be held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the June 9 at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle and the Bennington Fish Culture Station in Bennington.
This would be a great opportunity for adults to introduce fishing to our youth. For whatever reason you do not purchase a fishing license for the year. This certainly would cut back on your chances to introduce youngsters to fishing. However, this one day you can take that fishing equipment out of the back room, drive down to the pond, and let yourself and your kids do some fishing and enjoy spending time with the family while in the great outdoors.
With Vermont’s 284 lakes and over 7,000 miles of clear streams offer the greatest variety of high-quality, fresh-water fishing in the Northeast. No matter what part of the state you are in, there is ample opportunity for everyone to get out and kick off summer with a free fishing day.
I will be in Vermont this upcoming weekend, May 18-20 doing some major fishing. From my family there I hear the browns are biting and they “guarantee” me some action. I will certainly keep you posted and have lots of pictures after this upcoming weekend.
