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 Bass16 Reports
Lake Trout3 Reports
Lake Whitefish1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
60°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Reef
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
50°
Falling water temps resulted in most fish being caught in 8-14 feet with light ned Rigs. Some fish can be caught on moving baits if you can find stable water temps.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Water Temperature
60°
Targeting isolated patches of pads and some submerged pencil reeds
Top Fishing Techniques
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