Always wanted to go ice fishing but couldn’t find a good excuse to get away? Now we have found that excuse for you: a "Free Ice Fishing Day" on the last Saturday in January.

Vermont’s next free ice fishing day - a day when anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.

Event Schedule:

11:00 am - Registration Opens (Pre-register online now (recommended) or register at the event)

11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Fun Family Activities

Fish & Wildlife staff and Let's Go Fishing volunteers will help new ice anglers learn the basics of winter ice fishing through a variety of educational stations. After completing the stations participants will have the opportunity to borrow a rod and fish!

Stations Include:

Hole Drilling Demos

Tip-up Techniques

Jigging Techniques 

Ice Safety

Fish Identification and Regulations Explained

Knot-tying Know-how and tackle craft

Plus enjoy a fish fry and cocoa (bring your own mug if you can)! 

Bring your own ice fishing equipment or you can borrow ours. 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.

For more information, contact Corey Hart ([email protected]) by email or call 802-505-5562.

Pre-Register Here

Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: Elmore State Park

203 Beach Rd, Wolcott, VT 05680

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