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"Late-Spring Riches on Lake Champlain: Bass, Trout, and Bonus Catches Abound"

"Late-Spring Riches on Lake Champlain: Bass, Trout, and Bonus Catches Abound"

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 Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for today, Sunday, May 25, 2025. It’s shaping up to be another banner late-spring weekend on the big lake, with fantastic action for both bass and trout, and the weather’s lining up just right for anglers willing to put in the time.

Sunrise was at 5:17 AM and sunset rolls in tonight at 8:23 PM. The skies are mostly clear through the day and winds are mild, with highs in the low 70s and a pleasant ENE breeze at about 6 mph—couldn’t ask for better conditions to get on the water and toss a line before the Memorial Day crowds pick up[3].

Smallmouth bass are still dominating reports, especially on rocky points and around the islands. Several catches topping 4 pounds have come in, and the largemouth bite is hot too, especially in sheltered bays and weed lines. Plastics—especially green pumpkin tubes and drop-shot rigs—are getting hammered by both bass species. Topwaters and jerkbaits are working early morning and near dusk, so have a walking bait tied on if you like surface action[1][2].

Lake trout fishing remains outstanding after years of restoration work, with many boats reporting 30-plus fish days out of Plattsburgh and Westport. Most trout are hitting trolled spoons and deep-diving crankbaits fished over 60 to 120 feet of water. Blues and silvers are the hot colors. With the wild lakers rebounding, you’re just as likely to tie into a trophy now as ever before[2][4].

Other recent catches include some bluefish and even Spanish mackerel, which are notable for Lake Champlain and likely due to unusual water currents or bait movement—these were caught near deeper, open water structures and should be considered bonus targets this week[3].

For bait, live minnows are still a solid choice for multi-species action, but don’t overlook soft swimbaits and finesse worms for bass. If targeting lake trout, stick to flashy spoons, and troll slow.

A couple of hot spots right now:
- The rocky shoals around Valcour Island and the drop-offs off Cumberland Head are stacked with smallmouth bass.
- Deep structure off Westport and the flats north of Plattsburgh are lake trout magnets—set your downriggers and keep your spoons working just above bottom.

No tidal swings to worry about today—just changing light and a steady wind—so focus on transitions: dawn, dusk, and areas with a little breeze pushing baitfish onto structure.

Stay safe, keep your net handy, and tight lines from Artificial Lure. Now’s the time to hit Champlain before the big summer crowds arrive.
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