The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will be stocking about 800 two-year old “trophy” rainbow trout this week in Lake Champlain at Burlington Harbor and in Otter Creek below the Vergennes dam.
Fisheries biologists are considering the possibility of stocking trophy trout in Burlington and Vergennes annually in the future. “We have been discussing ideas to improve urban fishing opportunities, and these fish will provide an opportunity to determine if a trophy trout program is a viable option in these areas,” said State Fisheries Biologist Brian Chipman. “We want to assess how well the trout contribute to shore fishing catches in this area before we invest in a long-term program.”
Anglers are reminded that Lake Champlain regulations apply below the Vergennes Dam as well as in Burlington Harbor: There is a 12-inch minimum length limit and the daily creel limit is three trout.
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