Over the last few years, Department fish hatcheries have been developing and perfecting a new, cutting edge technology for rearing walleye to larger sizes in less time than pond culture techniques used in the past. Indoor rearing in tanks gives us more control over factors that can affect survival and growth of fry and fingerling walleye in the hatchery, resulting in bigger fish for stocking. These advancements developed by Department staff are being recognized and adopted nationally and interna

The weekend that many spring anglers eagerly await is upon us! The 1st Saturday in May ... aka Walleye Opener! With sunshine in the forecast, it'll be a great time to hit one of Lake Champlain's many river walleye fisheries, or inland waters such as Lake Carmi, Island Pond, and Salem Lake. Be sure to check specific regulations of waters you plan to fish. Lake Carmi has a slot limit, and though Chittenden Reservoir also has walleye, the season doesn't open there until June 1. For more walleye inf