Great Hudson River Fish Count

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The Great Hudson River Fish Count is an annual event sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve.

During the annual event, organizations all along the Hudson River and New York Harbor participate at riverfront sites to collect, count, and catalog fish species.

Visitors can participate by collecting fish using seine nets, minnow traps, or rods and reels. Seining involves pulling a 30-foot net through the water and checking out the fish, crabs, and other river-life caught in the mesh. The fish are identified, counted, and released back into the river.

More than 200 fish species are found in the Hudson River estuary and its tributaries. So far, 70 different types of fish have been recorded during the annual counts.

Participating groups share results during the day to see how the Hudson’s range of habitats and salinities (levels of fresh vs. salty water) supports a wide array of fishes, and to appreciate the estuary’s vitality in both urban and rural settings.

The Hudson River is popular destination for sportfishing enthusiasts. Sought after species include striped bass, catfish, largemouth bass, muskie, white perch, and others.

Vermont Ice Fishing Clinics 2020

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) has scheduled a series of free ice fishing clinics for anyone would like to learn about the latest proven ice fishing techniques.

“Our ice fishing clinics will be held from mid-January through February with the possibility that some dates may change according to ice and weather conditions,” said Fish and Wildlife Education Specialist Corey Hart.  “Everyone is welcome no matter their experience level.  We want this to be fun and helpful for all.”

Each clinic will last 2 ½ to 3 hours, and exact location details will be given when people register for the event.  Topics to be covered include ice safety, hole drilling, equipment and techniques, regulations and different techniques for different fish. 

All participants will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned near the end of each event.  Everyone is urged to wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

Pre-registration is required and can be done on Fish and Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com).

2020 Vermont Fish & Wildlife Ice Fishing Clinics:

Saturday, January 11 -- 9:00 a.m.  Targeting Walleye Through the Ice at Lake Carmi State Park

Tuesday, January 14 – 9:00 a.m.  Introduction to Ice Fishing at Mallets Bay Fishing Access, Lake Champlain

Tuesday, January 21 -- 2:00 p.m.  Targeting Panfish Through the Ice at Shelburne Pond Fishing Access

Saturday January 25 -- 11:00 a.m.  Ice Fishing Festival at Lake Elmore State Park

Saturday, February 1 – 8:30 a.m.  Deweys Pond Ice Fishing with Hartland Rec. Dept.

Sunday, February 2 – Panfish Clinic at Shelburne Pond Fishing Access

Thursday, February 6 -- 5:00 p.m.  Smelting at Blush Hill Fishing Access on Waterbury Reservoir

Wednesday, February 12 – 2:00 p.m.  Intro to Ice Fishing at Lake Bomoseen State Park

Saturday, February 22 – 9:00 a.m.  Intro to Ice Fishing at Lake Parran Fishing Access

Wednesday, February 26 -- 9:00 a.m.  Intro to Ice Fishing at South Bay Fishing Access on Lake Memphremagog

source: Vermont Fish &Wildlife

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