• "Frosty Champlain: Ice Fishing Forecast and Hot Spots for Lake Champlain"

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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"Frosty Champlain: Ice Fishing Forecast and Hot Spots for Lake Champlain"

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm excited to share with you the latest fishing report for Lake Champlain, straddling the borders of Vermont and New York, as of February 12, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the weather. Today, we're looking at a crisp winter morning with temperatures hovering around the mid-20s Fahrenheit. The sky is mostly clear, which is perfect for a day out on the ice. Sunrise was at about 6:45 AM, and sunset will be around 5:00 PM, giving us a good window to get some serious fishing done.

    Lake Champlain is currently frozen, making it an ideal time for ice fishing. The ice cover is solid, especially in the bays at the north and south ends of the lake, such as Shelburne Bay and Bulwagga Bay. These areas are known to freeze first and offer some of the best ice fishing spots.

    Recently, anglers have been reporting excellent catches of various species. Northern pike, particularly jumbo pike, have been a highlight, with some catches reaching up to 30 inches and even surpassing 20 pounds. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are also active, though they can be a bit more finicky in the cold water. Lake trout and landlocked Atlantic salmon, while not as active as in the fall, can still be targeted with the right tactics.

    For ice fishing, the best lures and bait vary depending on the species you're after. For northern pike, big shiners are the way to go. Make sure to get them from a local source like Martins General Store in Swanton, VT, to avoid any invasive species issues. Clip the tail fin of larger shiners to prevent false triggers on your tip-ups. Spoons and jigging lures can also be effective for pike and lake trout.

    For bass, try using smaller jigs and crankbaits that mimic the natural baitfish they feed on. Yellow perch, which are abundant in Lake Champlain, can be caught using small jigs and live bait like minnows or maggots. They tend to school on flats and around any remaining green vegetation under the ice.

    If you're targeting lake trout, focus on the deeper areas of the lake, such as the middle section from Westport to Cumberland Head. While it's challenging to reach these depths through the ice, areas with significant structure like humps, reefs, and points can hold trout.

    Hot spots for today include Shelburne Bay for largemouth bass and Bulwagga Bay for yellow perch. For those looking to tackle the deeper waters, the area around Westport and Cumberland Head is worth the effort, though it may require some extra gear and planning to reach the deeper structures.

    Remember to stay safe on the ice. Use YakTrax or studs for traction, and always carry a first aid kit in your sled. With the right gear and a bit of patience, you're in for a fantastic day of ice fishing on Lake Champlain.

    Happy fishing, and see you on the ice
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