Lake Champlain
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Lake Champlain Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot4
- Hard Jerkbaits4
- Ned Rigs3
- Finesse Hair Jigs2
- Blade Baits1
- Largemouth Bass17 Reports
- Smallmouth Bass14 Reports
- Lake Trout3 Reports
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Target Smallmouth Bass During Spring
Lake Champlain Fishing Reports
115 Reports on Lake Champlain
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
43°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Hair Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Water Temperature
70°
Make long casts when the males are up shallow around the spawn
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Put the trolling motor on high and cruise shallow flats where rock/sand/grass is located and look for beds. Fish were found in the 5-12’ range. Also still some largemouth on beds if you can find the right water temperature.
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