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Mild Weather Expected To Impact Trout Season In Positive Way

photo by Chris LaFoy The New Haven River just below Bartlett Falls in Bristol.

Tuesday April 11, 2006

By Chris LaFoy

    Saturday, April 8th, marked the opening of the trout fishing season in Vermont. In addition to trout, small and large mouth bass season is open for catch and release. Although the weather this year has been quite unique, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is expecting a large turnout for opening weekend. Trout season is seen by the Fish and Wildlife Department as a introduction to a long year of fishing in Vermont. An estimated 120,000 people, of which 80,00 will be Vermont residents, buy Vermont fishing licenses each year.

Fishing for trout this early in the season can be a tough task, but the Fish and Wildlife Department has posted some helpful tips on their website. Pointers include instructions as to where the fish are likely to be in the river. According to the website, deep pools of water with a slow current are good places to start and often trout are found behind large rocks where they are likely to feed.

The weather, as odd as it has been, could lead to great April fishing. Since there is little snow that has not already melted into the rivers, there will be less fluctuation in the levels of water. Experts expect the water to settle earlier this year than it has in the past. The mild weather will also result in warmer water temperatures, therefore, leading to more fish activity.

For more information visit the Vermont Fish and Wildlife department's website at www.vtfishandwildlife.com. There you will find information on licenses, maps of Vermont's waterways and lakes, and tips for successful fishing trips.

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