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Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report - Daily

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  • Discover the latest fishing conditions on Lake Champlain with the "Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Daily Fishing Report" podcast. Get daily updates on fish activity, weather conditions, and expert tips for the best fishing spots around Lake Champlain. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a fishing enthusiast, this podcast keeps you informed with real-time reports, helping you plan successful fishing trips on one of the most beautiful lakes spanning Vermont and New York. Tune in and stay ahead with precise, up-to-date fishing insights.

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  • Springtime Bass Blitz and Trout Slam on Lake Champlain

    Springtime Bass Blitz and Trout Slam on Lake Champlain
    Apr 23 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for April 23, 2025. It is a classic spring morning on the lake, and conditions are just about perfect for anglers on both sides of the Vermont and New York border.

    Sunrise today was right around 6:15 AM and sunset won’t come until 7:27 PM, so there is plenty of daylight to wet a line. The weather is holding steady with clear skies, light winds, and temperatures in the mid-50s—prime comfort both for you and the fish. While Lake Champlain doesn’t have tides, you might notice subtle shifts in water level, especially in the shallows after a rain. This can sometimes push baitfish closer to shore and get predatory fish fired up for a feed.

    Bass fishing is absolutely on fire right now. Both smallmouth and largemouth bass are very active with the pre-spawn feed in full swing. Smallmouth are especially stacked up on rocky points and boulder fields in 12 to 20 feet of water, with hot spots near Westport and Chimney Point. It’s not uncommon for boats to report fast limits and even up to 50 or more bass in a single trip. Best baits right now for smallmouth are jerkbaits, Ned rigs, and drop shots rigged with Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worms or similar natural-colored plastics. For largemouth, your best bet is to fish submerged grass and shallow bays, particularly by midday. Green pumpkin or white swim jigs, bladed jigs, and slow-rolled crayfish-patterned crankbaits are getting the job done. Senkos and other soft plastics along weed lines are also producing well.

    Trout and salmon action is holding strong too. Thanks to a successfully restored lake trout population, you can now find wild lakers in good numbers. Target them by trolling deep near Split Rock or the Charlotte Ferry area using spoons or stickbaits. Salmon can be found cruising just above them and will hit similar presentations.

    If you are looking for specific hot spots today, don’t miss the rocky mid-lake structure near Westport for those trophy smallmouth or the weed beds south of Chimney Point for aggressive largemouth. The Ferrisburgh bays are another great choice if you prefer banking it or want to target panfish and perch.

    In short, Lake Champlain is fishing red hot right now. Bring your jerkbaits, Ned rigs, drop shots, and spinnerbaits for the bass and a selection of trolling spoons for trout and salmon. Light lines and natural presentations are key. Good luck out there and tight lines[1][2][5][3].
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    3 mins
  • Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Bass, Trout, Perch, and More on a Chilly Spring Day

    Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Bass, Trout, Perch, and More on a Chilly Spring Day
    Apr 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for April 21, 2025. Today is shaping up to be a classic early spring day here on the border of Vermont and New York. Weatherwise, expect a chilly start around 40 degrees, warming into the mid-50s by the afternoon. Winds are light out of the southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour, making for good boat control and comfortable casting conditions. Sunrise was at 6:05 AM and sunset will be at 7:45 PM, so there’s a wide window for getting lines in the water.

    The water is still cool, with temps in the low 50s on the surface. The lake level is steady around 95 feet. There’s no tide to worry about on Champlain, but the slight southwest breeze should push some bait in towards the Vermont side, especially along rocky shorelines.

    Fishing activity has picked up. Anglers are reporting solid numbers of smallmouth bass moving in shallow, mostly 4 to 8 feet, particularly where there's new green vegetation and rocky bottom. Largemouth bass are still hanging a little deeper but can be tempted up with a slow presentation. The hot baits this week have been soft swimbaits like Keitech Fat Swing Impact in alewife color and Owner Flashy Swimmers, as well as the Strike King Thunder Cricket chatterbait in white. Don’t be afraid to try a Yamamoto Zako Swimbait near submerged weeds for bigger bites.

    Lake trout action remains strong out in deeper water, primarily off reefs and points in 50 to 75 feet. Blade baits and jigging spoons in silver or white have been productive for those vertical jigging. Trollers pulling spoons in the same depth are also hooking up, with some landlocked salmon in the 2 to 4 pound range reported around tributary mouths. Pike are active in the shallows and back bays, with flashy spinnerbaits and big soft plastics drawing strikes.

    Yellow perch and crappie are biting down south near the Ticonderoga flats and the mouth of Otter Creek. Small minnows or jigs tipped with a bit of worm are bringing in steady panfish limits.

    If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots to try today, the Inland Sea and Malletts Bay have been producing good numbers of walleye and mixed bags. For bass and trout, Thompson’s Point and the Grand Isle area are both reliable this week.

    In short, it’s mixed-bag season and there’s no shortage of action if you move around and match your lure to the forage. Be safe out there and tight lines from your pal, Artificial Lure.
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    3 mins
  • Springtime Bounty on Lake Champlain: Bass, Trout, and Salmon Abound

    Springtime Bounty on Lake Champlain: Bass, Trout, and Salmon Abound
    Apr 20 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for April 20, 2025.

    It’s a classic spring morning on the lake, with sunrise around 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:27 PM, giving everyone plenty of daylight to work the water. Weather is holding up beautifully -- clear skies, mid-50s, and just enough breeze to keep the bugs down but not enough to ruffle your drift. Waters are cool but warming fast, and fish activity is as hot as you’ll find all spring.

    Bass anglers are reporting outstanding action on both smallmouth and largemouth. Smallmouth bass are especially aggressive right now, stacking up on rocky points and boulder shorelines in 12 to 20 feet of water. Largemouths are cruising submerged grass and shallow bays, feeding heavily in the midday sun. Green pumpkin and white swim jigs, bladed jigs, and slow-rolled crankbaits are top picks. For the smallmouths, a drop shot rig with something like a Berkley Flat Worm or Ned rig is money. If you’re on largemouths, don’t shy away from a Senko along the edges of fresh grass.

    Lake trout have been stealing the show this spring, thanks to a rebound in the wild population. Anglers are finding them active near deep humps and ledges, especially in the mid-lake region between Westport and Cumberland Head. Try jigging with dead alewife in about 20 feet of water. Landlocked salmon are also biting well, particularly near the mouths of the Winooski and Ausable Rivers, where trolling small bright spoons is getting the job done. Recent catches for both species are solid, with lake trout averaging 4 to 6 pounds and salmon running 2 to 4 pounds[1][2][5].

    Northern pike are busy in the shallows, especially around South Bay and Bulwagga Bay. Large spoons, swimbaits, and live bait under a bobber are your best bet. If panfishing is your style, crappie are moving into the backwater shallows, and a small jig tipped with a minnow will fill a bucket fast.

    Hot spots to target today include Chimney Point for bass, the flats off Cumberland Head for trout, and South Bay if you’re chasing pike or panfish. The bite has been so strong lately, some anglers are reporting 50 to 75 bass on a good day, mixed with bonus trout and salmon if you put in the time[2][4][5].

    With the lake trout now self-sustaining and the spring bite wide open, it’s tough to find a better place to wet a line right now. Tight lines and good luck!
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    3 mins
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