Vermont gets it right...

[lungelarry]

While bass fishing is great during the whole season, truly exceptional Champlain bass fishing occurs in the early spring during Vermont's catch-and-release season.

The state of Vermont allows bass fishing in the spring on a catch-and-release basis. Vermont's catch-and-release Spring bass fishing begins the second Saturday in April and runs through the Friday before the second Saturday in June. For 2010, the season opens April 10 and runs through June 11. During this time, you can legally target bass; however, angling is catch-and-release only and all bass must be immediately released (after a quick photo, of course). Anglers are also prohibited from using live bait - only artificial lures are allowed.

This is an excellent way for bass fishing enthusiasts to quench their thirst after a long winter. If you're a visitor to our state, this is an opportunity to shake off the winter doldrums, and engage in your passion several months before you can legally do so in your own area !




Read carefully....immediately release(after a quick photo,of course)

http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/bassfishing.cfm