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Lake Champlain Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsMost smallmouth were still prespawn but a few were on beds.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocks
Pitch a texas rigged flippin delight around docks with the new Mustad titan x hooks and hold on! Both smallies and largies can be caught like this right now!
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLily PadsTarget pads, chestnut and grass mats at the south end of Champlain ( past TI) for big post spawn largemouth.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRock Pile
Make long casts when the males are up shallow around the spawn
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Catch majority of the fish in the smaller clumps of matted grass, around 6-8ft Water depths. 70F water temps
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWhite and chartruese spinnerbait in windy grass flats. Bites seemed to get bit more in clearer water. I don’t think the brand matters. The one I threw that day was a gold willow with a small silver Colorado. Work it through the grass and rip it through when it gets hung up. Hawg farmer spunk shad for a trailer.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumpsFrog and perch colored crankbaits did the trick for me
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
Ripping a chatter bait through the top of submerged grass.
