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Hi Folks, You would think it was still winter here in Stowe Vermont.  Snow in the higher elevation yesterday and today.  Lots of rain over the last week as I have recorded almost 2" at my house.  Our rivers are up and the larger streams like the Winooski and Lamoille are unfishable.  Dirty, cold, and high.  I took temperatures on several rivers the other day and did not find any water temperatures above 47 degrees.  Really like to see the water temperature eclispe 50 degrees if not 55 degrees coming out of winter.  Seems like the resident river trout do not really turn on until the water temperatures maintain in the 50's for a few days.  Lake fishing is an option though water levels are high and temperatures have not warmed very quickly.  Things will only get better and the weather for the next week looks more spring like and warming.  Remember to take off the felt, clean your gear, and keep the non-native species at home.  Have Fun, Willy