• Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Ice Fishing Heats Up, Record Catches Abound

  • Feb 9 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Ice Fishing Heats Up, Record Catches Abound

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  • Hey there, fellow anglers It's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share the latest fishing report for Lake Champlain, covering both the Vermont and New York sides.

    As of today, February 9th, 2025, the weather is looking promising for a great day on the water. We're expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to mid-30s Fahrenheit, which is ideal for this time of year. Sunrise is at around 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at about 4:45 PM, giving us a good window to get out there.

    For those interested in ice fishing, late February and early March are prime times, and Lake Champlain is no exception. The ice conditions are still good, but as always, make sure to check the thickness before venturing out. Northern pike, landlocked salmon, lake trout, yellow perch, and walleye are all active under the ice.

    Recently, anglers have been having success catching landlocked salmon and lake trout, especially as the water cools. These fish are moving into shallower areas, making them more accessible. Smallmouth bass are also active, particularly along rocky shorelines.

    If you're targeting salmon and trout, spoons, crankbaits, and live minnows are your best bets. Silver and green patterns have been particularly effective. For smallmouth bass, crankbaits and jigs are working well along those rocky shorelines.

    One of the hot spots right now is the middle section of the main lake, particularly the area from Westport to Cumberland Head, which is known for its excellent deep structure for lake trout. Another great spot is around the main lake points and drop-offs at depths of 25-40 feet, where you can find both salmon and trout.

    For ice fishing, Kelley Bay, Missisquoi Bay, and the shallow flats south of the Sandbar Causeway between Milton and South Hero are producing good results for northern pike. Landlocked salmon can be found in the Inland Sea north of the Sandbar Causeway, and lake trout are abundant off the west shore of Grand Isle and North Hero.

    In terms of recent catches, there have been some impressive records set in the past few years. For example, in 2022, a new Vermont record burbot was caught in the West Swanton area, and an even larger one was caught just two months later near South Hero. Additionally, a massive 63.4-pound carp was taken by bowfishing near North Hero, highlighting the lake's potential as a world-class carp fishing destination.

    So, grab your gear and get out on Lake Champlain. With the right lures and bait, and by targeting the right spots, you're in for a fantastic day of fishing. Stay safe, and tight lines
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