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Myself, Popster, Innkeeper and a rep from Vt TU were treated to a complete 2hr tour of the Grand Isle hatchery yesterday. Everything from the pump house which takes in the water from the lake to the finished product of raceways full of fish. One of the unique things about the hatchery is it allows t...

I have an ipad and would like to install this as well. What exactly is involved?

How were the fleas?

I fished outer converse today and the fleas were almost non existent. Very surprised compared to my last trip down there. 55 temp at 38 feet. Oh yeah the fish were biting

Good news. Keep up the good work

Very helpful

How far north are folks finding them? I fished Converse wed.. They were a pain but it was doable

As folks here may or may not know. Brian will retire after 33 years of service to F&W. I would personally like to thank him for his service and his contributions to making Champlain a better fishery.

My two cents. I think the state should keep very close tabs on the walleye fishery. After all the effort and time that's been put into trying to restore the populations I would hate to see it suffer a setback. Personally I think a two fish limit would be wise. No one seems to be complaining about tw...

Unfortunately everyones hands are tied concerning cormorants until it is resolved in the courts. They are a problem on the great lakes as well. The F&W folks are requesting as many diary cooperators as they can get. The info they get is very useful. So sign up if you haven't already. They only h...

There have been a number of studies done on cormorant feeding habits on Champlain. Their primary food sources (from stomach contents) are alewives, smelt and perch. Yes freshly stocked smolts are also preyed upon. The state has tried very hard to stock fish before the cormorants arrive in spring wit...

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Are the docks in at Converse?

Thank you Three buoys Lets keep this going

Met with F&W yesterday and they can't stress how important this diary program is to them. For the health of the fishery please sign up