The Wild Side: A Documentary about Trout in Vermont

World Fish Migration Day is a global awareness campaign celebrated every two years to highlight the connections that migratory fishes have with human and non-human species, lands, and waters. 

We are celebrating World Fish Migration Day by screening a locally-produced documentary, The Wild Side by Jake Leamon, as he explores our local trout populations, their habitat challenges, and the people working to protect them. After this one-hour film, we will be joined by a pannel of local river experts to discuss local dam removal projects that will open stream miles for trout. 

Tickets can be purchased on a sliding scale with a $10 minimum donation which will directly support the efforts of Free VT Rivers - a group of local river professionals who are working to restore and reconnect our rivers to support thriving fish populations, improved recreational access, and a river’s natural capacity to handle flooding.

We will also be debuting a brand new co-branded IPA with Good Measure Brewing out of Northfield, available for purchase at the Savoy! 

About the Filmmaker: Jake Leamon is a junior at Middlebury College majoring in film and media studies and economics. He is currently studying abroad at the University of Otago in New Zealand. A native vermonter, Jake is an avid fly fisherman who works as a guide and staff member at Green Mountain Adventures. He hopes that you enjoy the show. If you’re curious to see more of Jake’s work you can see it at On The Reel on Youtube and Instagram.