Rules and Regulations
Fish Identification
Lures
Fresh-Water
Boat etiquette
100
What age do you need a fishing license?
15
100
Large Mouth Bass
100
What is the most common lure used for catching bass?
Plastic worms
100
Name 2 types of fresh-water bass.
Large Mouth, Small mouth, black
100
When you are getting on and off a boat you don't own, you should always say what to the captain?
Hello, Goodbye, Thank you
300
Name one item that you need when boating to be in compliance with the coast guard?
Life jacket, throwable PFD (for 16' and over), navigation lights
300
What is the main difference between a large Mouth Bass and a small mouth bass?
The most distinguishing feature is the mouth: a largemouth bass has a mouth that extends past its eye, while a smallmouth's mouth ends at or before its eye.
300
What category do these baits fall under? plastic worms, crawfish lures, tube baits, and jig trailers for jigs.
Soft Baits
300
Which type of fresh-water fish has a color in it's name?
Bluegill
300
Is it ok to ask the Captain for ideas on baits to use when fishing during practice?
Yes, they enjoy helping and giving their ideas
500
When is it legal to keep bass on Lake Champlain in Vermont?
Second Saturday in June to November 30.
Outside of this harvest season, specifically from December 1 to the Friday before the second Saturday in June, it is catch-and-release only, and you must use artificial lures
500
What is the biggest fish ever caught in Vermont?
The largest fish ever caught in Vermont and entered into the state's record program is a 63.4-pound carp, caught by Jacob Kinney. This carp also measured 39.25 inches long and had a 37.25-inch girth. It broke a previous record set in 2021 by nearly 20 pounds, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
500
What category are these types of lures called? Topwater Jerk Baits Rattletraps Gotcha
Hard baits
500
What is the easiest fish to catch in Lake Champlain?
panfish - perch, bluegill
500
What is the best type of footwear for fishing on a boat?
sneakers, Crocs...
600
What is the minimum size a bass needs to be to be legal in Lake Champlain?
12"
600
Name 2 different type of fish in Lake Champlain, other than large Mouth and small mouth bass.
Lake Trout, pike, perch, bluegill...
600
What type of lure is named after a piece of silverware?
Spoon
600
Which type of fresh-water fish has alligator associated with it's name?
Alligator gar
600
Always leave the boat that you are a passenger on...
the way you got on it! Clean up after yourself.