Public Reminded to Not Disturb Spawning Sea Lamprey in Connecticut River Drainage | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

Public Reminded to Not Disturb Spawning Sea Lamprey in Connecticut River Drainage | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding anglers and the public to avoid disturbing spawning sea lamprey that may currently be found in the Connecticut River and several of its tributaries. “Sea lamprey are native to the Connecticut River basin and play a vital role in the ecosystem,” said Lael Will, fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish and Wildlife.