Fall trout stocking in Knapp Brook ponds

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – For the second year in a row, anglers have some exciting opportunities to chase hefty 13- and 14-inch brook and rainbow trout at four ponds in southern Vermont this fall, thanks to a successful new stocking program … Continued

Thimbleberries and orphans…

Thimbleberries Thinking back over 65 years, I recall picking unusual berries on the High Street end of the footbridge. They appeared in August and resembled a large raspberry. They were good eating, but never very plentiful. I never knew what … Continued

Wild brook trout

Well, trout season is here. I’ll wait until the water warms up, maybe another two weeks, before I go. I have spoken with a couple fishermen I know. They report some success.   Small brooks and beaver ponds There are … Continued

Chester fishing derby

The 2023 Chester Fishing Derby was held this past Saturday, May 13, at the Chester Reservoir. As usual, George Wilson was set up registering kids for prizes. The weather was perfect, other than a brisk wind blowing down the reservoir. … Continued

New fishing regulations begin Jan. 1, 2022

Vermont’s 2022 Fishing Guide & Regulations booklet is available at license agents statewide. Photo provided by Vermont Fish & Wildlife

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont’s fishing regulations will look different Jan. 1, 2022. But don’t worry, most of the new regulations have been simplified and provide additional fishing opportunities. If you fish like you have in the past, you will be legal … Continued

A great day

37 children attended the fishing derby, and 57 fish were caught. Photo by Ron Patch

Saturday May 22 was Chester’s fishing derby. It is sponsored by the Chester Rod & Gun Club and held at the Chester reservoir. As usual, Danny Clemons and I were there. George Wilson was there and registered 37 kids for … Continued

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