Question 1

What do you need to know about Lake Champlain?

Accepted Answer

Lake Champlain is a 314,00-acre lake that sits between the boarder of New York and Vermont with a portion reaching into Canada. There are many different features throughout the 120 mile long lake with a max depth of 400 ft and 71 islands. Access along the lake is relatively easy with Interstate 89 on the east and Interstate 87 on the west. There are also 3 bridges throughout the lake that help connect Vermont to New York. This lake is host to over 90 different species of fish, but the most commonly fished for are largemouth and smallmouth bass, lake trout, salmon, pike, catfish, and panfish. Known for its exceptional bass fishing, Lake Champlain consistently ranks as one of the top bass lakes in the country. Top level tournaments are known to bring in big bags of smallmouth. Popular techniques to use are dropshot, whacky rigged soft plastics, jerkbaits, swimmbaits, spoons, and compact jigs. Lake trout and salmon are often caught trolling in deep water, especially during the summer months. With the lake covering so much area it’s best to pick a section and fish it thoroughly.

Question 2

What is Lake Champlain's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Lake Champlain is a 265726.18 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Lake Champlain?

Accepted Answer

Lake Champlain contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike, Catfish, Lake Trout, Sturgeon.

Lake Champlain (NY, VT)Fishing Reports

Lake Champlain Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

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