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Vermont's Trout Season Opens Saturday, April 14

(by Staff - May 13, 2007)

Vermont's Trout Season Opens Saturday, April 14

(by Staff - May 03, 2007)

Opening day of Vermont's trout fishing season - April 14 this year - is big on tradition. It marks the beginning of another year of memorable angling experiences, alone, or with family or friends, at streamside, or on quiet lakes and ponds.

Early trout fishing provides a great excuse to get outdoors, enjoy the sun and try your luck at catching colorful brook, brown or rainbow trout as they become more active now that spring is here.

"This year's trout season signals the start of another year of enjoyable fishing on Vermont streams and lakes," said John Hall with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. "Although lakes and ponds will still have some ice, opportunities for good trout fishing will be available at inlets and outlets."

"Stream fishing will be best where the current is slower," he added. "Look for fish along the bottom in deep pools, on the inside of curves and behind large rocks. It takes more weight than normal to make a bait, lure or streamer fly bump along the bottom, but it's the most effective way to present your offering to early spring trout."

Anglers are reminded to use sinkers that are not made of lead. It is unlawful to use a lead sinker weighing one-half ounce or less while fishing in Vermont. Weighted fly line, lead-core line, downrigger cannonballs, weighted flies, lure, spoons, or jig heads are not prohibited.

Planning a Vermont spring trout fishing trip is easy. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has a Vermont Fishing Guide map showing lakes and streams as well as fishing access areas. It also lists the fish species found in each body of water, and it has a wealth of other information. Copies are available where fishing licenses are sold, or from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501. Tel. 802-241-3700. You also can request a copy by email when visiting their website (vtfishandwildlife.com).