It’s early September and the water’s warm in our region’s lakes and ponds. That means some fish are under stress, while many native species are in their element.
Today we explore the underwater world of so-called “trash fish.” These ancient, native species are often dismissed by anglers. But the members of our panel catch, release and celebrate these species.
Master Angler Drew Price leads the fly fishing guide service
Master Class Angling. Master Angler Chelsea Rapin shares photos of her catches on her Instagram account
@fishyourpark.
There’s work underway to add protections for native fish species. Shawn Good, a fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife, discusses those proposals and
Vermont’s master angler program.
