We could not ask for a better winter. Lots of cold, thick ice, and snow pack. I’m finding 18” to 20” of black ice on lakes currently. Lake Champlain is totally frozen over for the first time in several years. There is a bit of snow pack on top of the ice. Sloppy...

Hi Folks, It has been solid month of ice fishing. Lots of safe ice throughout Vermont. The lakes I have been fishing have anywhere from 8” to 10” of black ice. Plenty safe to walk on. Mixing up the fishing between chasing northern pike and trout. The Northern Pike...

Hi Folks, Ice fishing season is upon us! Winter is off to a great start. Cold and snowing, perfect. Our lakes are starting to freeze. Good early jump to the ice fishing season. I like at least 4” of black ice in order to venture out of the hard water. Should be good...

Hi Folks, It certainly has been a summer of warm and dry. Fortunately, we are now experiencing a welcome late summer cool down. Cool nights once again have returned. We still need rain. Very dry. Our rivers and brooks are as low as I can remember. All of my trout...

Hi Folks, It has been a hot summer. A little dry at the moment. We could use some rain other than thunder showers. All of our water levels in lakes and rivers are low. A steady rain would be a welcome recharge. With the hot weather and low water comes warm water...