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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Smallmouth Blitz, Laker Lunkers, and Salmon Surge Ahead

Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Smallmouth Blitz, Laker Lunkers, and Salmon Surge Ahead

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 Good morning, Lake Champlain anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025. The sun rose at 5:13 AM and will set at 8:27 PM, giving you plenty of daylight for a full day on the water.

Weather today is looking prime with temperatures expected to reach the upper 60s by midday. We've got light westerly winds this morning that should keep a nice ripple on the water - perfect for concealing your approach from those wary fish.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been absolutely on fire the past week! These bronzebacks are in full pre-spawn mode and aggressively defending territories. Just last week, anglers were reporting 30-40 smallies per trip using Ned rigs and jerkbaits in 8-15 feet of water[2]. The rocky points and drop-offs around the Burlington islands continue to be productive, with numerous 4+ pounders being landed[1]. If you're targeting smallmouth, they're definitely headed to their spawning grounds now[5].

Largemouth action remains spectacular in the southern sections, particularly around Ticonderoga. Spinnerbaits and soft plastics in watermelon or green pumpkin colors are your best bets according to recent reports[2]. One angler landed a true monster largemouth last week that had the locals talking for days!

Lake trout fishing continues to impress with reports of some serious action off Plattsburgh and Westport. Anglers have been landing lakers in the 5-15 pound range, measuring 25-59 inches[5]. What's especially encouraging is seeing fewer lamprey wounds on wild lakers compared to stocked fish[3].

For salmon enthusiasts, the waters off Willsboro have been producing consistently. DB Smelt spoons have been working wonders for trout and salmon anglers[3].

Hot spots this weekend include the Burlington islands for smallmouth, Ticonderoga section for largemouth, and the deeper waters off Plattsburgh for lake trout. The Salmon River area has also been productive, with recent reports of "on fire" action for both smallmouth and lake trout in very clear water with 6-12 feet visibility[5].

Water conditions are excellent, with clarity running 6-12 feet in many areas. Soft plastics have been the bait of choice for many successful anglers lately[5].

With the end of lake trout stocking set to happen after this year, many local anglers are watching closely to see how our wild populations fare going forward[3].

Remember to check your regulations, practice catch and release when possible, and treat our beautiful lake with respect. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines to all of you!
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