Trout Unlimited ~ Southwestern Vermont Chapter

04/27/2026

Guided Trip Raffle - Last Chance!

Only 12 tickets left for our raffle with local guide Brew Moscarello. Click the link below to get your tickets.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/southwestern-vt-trout-unlimited-guided-trip-raffle-brew-moscarello

04/22/2026

Guided Trip Raffle!! Brew Moscarello of Trico Unlimited has graciously donated a half-day of guided fishing on the Battenkill for 1 or 2 anglers (value $475) to our chapter, which we are raffling off to you! Tickets are just $10, only 50 will be sold.

Tickets are first-come-first-serve. The winner will be notified via email.

01/06/2026

01/05/2026

We hope you can join us tomorrow for our annual meeting, Tuesday, January 6th at 5:30pm at the Manchester Community Library (138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255)*. All are welcome, and encouraged to attend.


Some of what we’ll discuss:
2025 Walloomsac River Study results and plans for 2026
Projects in Rutland County in 2025
Battenkill (2024 + 2026) and Green River (2025) bank stabilization project
Trout in the Classroom (TIC)
Winter 2026 events
We hope to see you tomorrow evening, and throughout the year!

Trout Unlimited – Southwestern Vermont Chapter 049

Officers:
Seth Berger - President
Bonnie Daley - Secretary
John Livingston - Treasurer & VP

Directors:
Barry Mayer
Bill Hespe
Andrew MacArthur
Joseph Mark - Trout in the Classroom

10/24/2025

Two weeks ago and some volunteers sampled macroinvertebrates at two sites on the Walloomsac River.

Despite low flows making riffles hard to find, we still found an impressive mix of “most-wanted” species—signs of a healthy stream and good trout habitat. Only a few of the pollution-tolerant species showed up.

We’re now sharing this data with our conservation partners to help pinpoint the best spots for future riparian plantings.

Stay tuned for what comes next along the Walloomsac!

07/27/2025

Amelia “Melly” Napper, RGS & AWS Public Lands Wildlife Forester, will lead exploration and conversation at Grass Mountain. Participants will explore the future project area and learn about forest management and stewardship contracting to create wildlife habitat and restore streams.

The habitat walk will take an estimated 2 to 3 hours and include up to 2 miles of walking. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and walk.

Event is weather dependent. Registrants will be notified of any changes in the event plan due to inclement weather.

TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
AMELIA NAPPER
[email protected]

07/02/2025

06/25/2025

Join us on the Battenkill this Saturday!

We’re teaming up with + + and local volunteers for a cleanup.

Whether you’re a longtime angler or just love the outdoors, this is a great way to give back, meet good people, and make a real impact. Gear, snacks, and good vibes provided.

🗓 Saturday, June 29
📍 Meeting at Orvis in Mount Holly
⏰ Details & RSVP: [link in bio or event page]

Let’s keep the Battenkill clean, clear, and full of life. See you on the water!

06/13/2025

Another successful Trout in the Classroom release at Shaftsbury Elementary this week, our last one for this year.

Huge thanks to Travis Buttle from and Thom Gentle and from for helping Ms. Clark’s students send 16 healthy brook trout into Paran Creek.

More than 85 schools across Vermont take part in Trout in the Classroom, connecting students to coldwater conservation and local streams.

Want to get involved? Reach out to your local Trout Unlimited chapter to learn more:
Southwest Vermont
Champlain Valley
Greater Upper Valley
MadDog Chapter
Northeast Kingdom
Connecticut River Valley Trout Unlimited



These partnerships empower students, support conservation, and foster future stewardship—one trout, one class, one stream at a time.

06/10/2025

Stamford Elementary’s Trout in the Classroom (TIC) release on June 6 was a big success! Students raised 56 brook trout and released them into the North Branch of the Hoosic River—right outside their school.

After the release, kids jumped into the stream (literally!) to explore trout habitat and collect macroinvertebrates. Big thanks to Corey Hart from VT Fish & Wildlife and our own Bonnie for guiding hands-on learning, from bug ID to fly casting.

TIC is a national program that teaches students to raise trout from eggs to release, learning about water quality, ecology, and conservation along the way. In Vermont, it’s supported by Trout Unlimited, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, dedicated teachers, and community volunteers.

Special thanks to Frances for leading the program and organizing a celebration for the students—and congrats to her class for raising and releasing healthy brook trout!