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  • Lively Smallies, Trophy Lake Trout - Lake Champlain's Summer Bounty

    Lively Smallies, Trophy Lake Trout - Lake Champlain's Summer Bounty
    2025/06/22
    Artificial Lure here, bringing you the fresh Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025. We kicked things off with sunrise at 5:13 AM and can expect sunset just after 8:20 PM—prime conditions for long, productive days on the water.

    Summer patterns are well underway and the weather’s just about perfect for fishing: temps are climbing from the upper 50s this morning into the low 70s by midday, with partly cloudy skies and a light southwest breeze. No need to worry about tides—Champlain’s an inland lake, so just watch for wind shifts and changing light.

    Smallmouth bass are the big story, especially in the central and northern lake. Recent tournament crews and pleasure anglers alike are stacking up smallies in the 2- to 4-pound range, with a few bruisers topping five. Prime spots include the rocky points and gravel flats off Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and the edges of the Inland Sea, according to area guides and creel reports. Several boats yesterday reported 15 to 20 smallmouth in a session, and some bonus northern pike as well. Early and late in the day, topwater baits like a Zara Spook or Berkley Choppo are pulling aggressive strikes over submerged grass and boulders. As the sun climbs, switch over to tube jigs in green pumpkin or a drop shot rig dressed with a 4-inch finesse worm (blackberry or green pumpkin work best). If you’re seeing smallmouth still on the beds, a Ned rig or TRD Bug pitched close will draw those reaction bites.

    Largemouths are lighting up the back bays and weed edges from Malletts Bay to Missisquoi. Spinnerbaits in chartreuse and white, as well as blue and silver chatterbaits, are producing well in stained water, especially along the outside grass lines, according to Captain Matt’s latest field report. Senkos and Helgramite Ned rigs are taking fish wherever you find better water clarity.

    Lake trout are chewing deep—if you’ve got downriggers or heavy spoons, target 40 to 60 feet on main lake humps and drops. Fish the morning bite for your best shot.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, hit up the rocky drop-offs on the west side of Valcour Island, the gravel bars at Willsboro Bay, or the weed edges in Malletts Bay and the southern end of the Inland Sea. Conditions are stable, water clarity is decent most everywhere except for a few muddy bays still clearing from rain, and fish are active.

    Don’t forget, two big bass tournaments are running today out of the Swanton and Shoreham access areas, so expect a little boat traffic but also proof that the bite is excellent.

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  • Hooking Up on Lake Champlain - Early Summer Bass Blitz Across VT & NY Shores

    Hooking Up on Lake Champlain - Early Summer Bass Blitz Across VT & NY Shores
    2025/06/21
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025, covering both the Vermont and New York shores.

    Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and you’ll have plenty of daylight with sunset rolling in at 8:26 PM. Today shaped up as a classic early summer Saturday—temps climbed from the upper 50s into the low 70s, partly cloudy skies, and a mild northwest breeze around 8 mph. Water clarity is solid except for a few bays that are still stained from last week’s rain. Remember, Lake Champlain’s non-tidal, so just keep an eye on those winds and the light.

    Fish activity is firing on all cylinders right now. Bass are front and center. In the central lake, crews have been racking up smallmouth—multiple reports from midweek saw anglers landing 15 to 20 smallies a session, with some bonus northern pike in the mix. Many smallmouth are now post-spawn, but you’ll still find a few on beds in the colder inlets. The bite is strongest morning and evening but today, with stable weather, fish were chomping through midday too.

    Hot spots include rocky points and gravel flats from Valcour Island down to Willsboro Bay, plus the Inland Sea if you’re chasing numbers. In the northern stretches, the water’s a bit clearer, and the action’s been especially steady north of Mallets Bay and up by the Missisquoi weedbeds.

    For lures, today’s standouts were the trusty Ned rig with a TRD or Helgermite, and the classic green pumpkin tube. If you like power fishing, a chartreuse and white spinnerbait or silver chatterbait around weed edges and drop-offs put several largemouth and pike in the net. Jerkbaits in yellow perch are working, especially the PXR Mavrik 110—perfect for those aggressive post-spawners. Senko worms in green pumpkin, fished Texas-rigged, also brought in solid fish near rocky points and grass.

    On the southern end, the visibility was tougher—if you’re in muddy water, go for reaction baits like chatterbaits or spinnerbaits to get noticed.

    Fishing tournaments are firing up, too. The Ditch Pickle Classic launched in Swanton today—lots of catch-and-release bass taken, mainly largemouth and smallmouth, reported by the weigh-ins. The NROC Kids Derby drew a crowd at Colchester Point, and kids tallied up a mix of panfish, bass, and a few pike. Guides and locals alike confirm the overall bite is hot lakewide.

    For those headed out tomorrow or later this weekend, keep your eyes on those weed lines and shallow rock—especially around Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and Missisquoi Bay. If you’re after lakers, troll the Burlington Ledges or Port Henry reefs with deep-running spoons.

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  • Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon

    Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon
    2025/06/21
    Artificial Lure here with your June 21st, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report. It’s a bluebird start to summer out here—sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and you’ve got daylight running until 8:17 PM, so there’s plenty of time to chase those fish. The weather’s holding steady, highs topping out around the low 80s today under partly sunny skies, light winds, and that muggy Champlain air, with a chance of a thunderstorm rolling through this afternoon. No tides on the lake, just classic inland water patterns.

    Bass anglers are the talk of the lake this week. The kids are out for the NROC Derby in Colchester, and the Ditch Pickle Classic is firing up in Swanton—so expect some friendly competition on the water. Water temps are in the upper 60s and pushing 70 in protected bays, and fish are active. Smallmouth bite is as hot as it gets right now, especially from Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and down to Converse Bay. Rocky points, gravel flats, and those deeper weed edges are holding fish, with reports of steady catches in the 2- to 4-pound range, and an occasional 5-pound football in the mix. Tube jigs in green pumpkin, drop shots rigged with 4-inch finesse worms, and the ever-reliable PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait in metallic yellow perch pattern are all top producers. Ned rigs and Senkos—especially in green pumpkin black—are catching numbers, particularly around beds and cruisers along the north shore.

    Largemouth are waking up in shallow greenery—think Mallets Bay and Sandbar area—but the bite’s been a little spotty where the water’s murky from recent rains. Early mornings and evenings are your best shot for a surface blowup; throw a white or chartreuse spinnerbait or a silver chatterbait near weed lines and deeper pockets off the main bays. Don’t overlook Texas-rigged Senkos or a TRD Ned rig in darker water.

    Lake trout are holding deep between Westport and Cumberland Head, with the prime zone sitting at 80 to 100 feet. Look for them just off bottom, chasing rainbow smelt. Electronics are key here—get your spoons or heavy plastics down to those humps and reefs.

    Panfish are schooling up in the back bays, lighting up the bobbers for those tying on worms or small jigs under a float—great action for the kids and family.

    Hot spots to mark on your map:
    - Valcour Island (smallmouth along the rocks and drop-offs)
    - Converse Bay (bass along grass and muddy transitions)
    - Mallets Bay (largemouth in shallow weeds, topwater early)
    - Cumberland Head (lakers deep over humps)

    That’s the scoop from Lake Champlain—tight lines out there, and keep an eye on the weather! Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite window.

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  • Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon

    Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon
    2025/06/21
    Artificial Lure here with your June 21st, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report. It’s a bluebird start to summer out here—sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and you’ve got daylight running until 8:17 PM, so there’s plenty of time to chase those fish. The weather’s holding steady, highs topping out around the low 80s today under partly sunny skies, light winds, and that muggy Champlain air, with a chance of a thunderstorm rolling through this afternoon. No tides on the lake, just classic inland water patterns.

    Bass anglers are the talk of the lake this week. The kids are out for the NROC Derby in Colchester, and the Ditch Pickle Classic is firing up in Swanton—so expect some friendly competition on the water. Water temps are in the upper 60s and pushing 70 in protected bays, and fish are active. Smallmouth bite is as hot as it gets right now, especially from Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and down to Converse Bay. Rocky points, gravel flats, and those deeper weed edges are holding fish, with reports of steady catches in the 2- to 4-pound range, and an occasional 5-pound football in the mix. Tube jigs in green pumpkin, drop shots rigged with 4-inch finesse worms, and the ever-reliable PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait in metallic yellow perch pattern are all top producers. Ned rigs and Senkos—especially in green pumpkin black—are catching numbers, particularly around beds and cruisers along the north shore.

    Largemouth are waking up in shallow greenery—think Mallets Bay and Sandbar area—but the bite’s been a little spotty where the water’s murky from recent rains. Early mornings and evenings are your best shot for a surface blowup; throw a white or chartreuse spinnerbait or a silver chatterbait near weed lines and deeper pockets off the main bays. Don’t overlook Texas-rigged Senkos or a TRD Ned rig in darker water.

    Lake trout are holding deep between Westport and Cumberland Head, with the prime zone sitting at 80 to 100 feet. Look for them just off bottom, chasing rainbow smelt. Electronics are key here—get your spoons or heavy plastics down to those humps and reefs.

    Panfish are schooling up in the back bays, lighting up the bobbers for those tying on worms or small jigs under a float—great action for the kids and family.

    Hot spots to mark on your map:
    - Valcour Island (smallmouth along the rocks and drop-offs)
    - Converse Bay (bass along grass and muddy transitions)
    - Mallets Bay (largemouth in shallow weeds, topwater early)
    - Cumberland Head (lakers deep over humps)

    That’s the scoop from Lake Champlain—tight lines out there, and keep an eye on the weather! Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite window.

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  • Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon

    Lake Champlain June 21 Fishing Report: Bluebird Skies, Hot Smallmouth, and Thunderstorms on the Horizon
    2025/06/21
    Artificial Lure here with your June 21st, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report. It’s a bluebird start to summer out here—sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and you’ve got daylight running until 8:17 PM, so there’s plenty of time to chase those fish. The weather’s holding steady, highs topping out around the low 80s today under partly sunny skies, light winds, and that muggy Champlain air, with a chance of a thunderstorm rolling through this afternoon. No tides on the lake, just classic inland water patterns.

    Bass anglers are the talk of the lake this week. The kids are out for the NROC Derby in Colchester, and the Ditch Pickle Classic is firing up in Swanton—so expect some friendly competition on the water. Water temps are in the upper 60s and pushing 70 in protected bays, and fish are active. Smallmouth bite is as hot as it gets right now, especially from Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and down to Converse Bay. Rocky points, gravel flats, and those deeper weed edges are holding fish, with reports of steady catches in the 2- to 4-pound range, and an occasional 5-pound football in the mix. Tube jigs in green pumpkin, drop shots rigged with 4-inch finesse worms, and the ever-reliable PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait in metallic yellow perch pattern are all top producers. Ned rigs and Senkos—especially in green pumpkin black—are catching numbers, particularly around beds and cruisers along the north shore.

    Largemouth are waking up in shallow greenery—think Mallets Bay and Sandbar area—but the bite’s been a little spotty where the water’s murky from recent rains. Early mornings and evenings are your best shot for a surface blowup; throw a white or chartreuse spinnerbait or a silver chatterbait near weed lines and deeper pockets off the main bays. Don’t overlook Texas-rigged Senkos or a TRD Ned rig in darker water.

    Lake trout are holding deep between Westport and Cumberland Head, with the prime zone sitting at 80 to 100 feet. Look for them just off bottom, chasing rainbow smelt. Electronics are key here—get your spoons or heavy plastics down to those humps and reefs.

    Panfish are schooling up in the back bays, lighting up the bobbers for those tying on worms or small jigs under a float—great action for the kids and family.

    Hot spots to mark on your map:
    - Valcour Island (smallmouth along the rocks and drop-offs)
    - Converse Bay (bass along grass and muddy transitions)
    - Mallets Bay (largemouth in shallow weeds, topwater early)
    - Cumberland Head (lakers deep over humps)

    That’s the scoop from Lake Champlain—tight lines out there, and keep an eye on the weather! Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite window.

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  • Champlain Bass Bonanza: Jerkbaits, Frogs, and Lunker Lakers on the Inland Sea

    Champlain Bass Bonanza: Jerkbaits, Frogs, and Lunker Lakers on the Inland Sea
    2025/06/20
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, June 20th, 2025.

    Sunrise was bright and early at 5:13 AM, and you can expect the sun to dip behind the Adirondacks around 8:40 PM tonight. We’re looking at another classic early summer day on Champlain—expect calm mornings with a mild south wind picking up by afternoon. Water temps are creeping into the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas, with the shallows warming up fastest.

    Fish activity is firing up as we settle into this June pattern, especially for bass. Reports from locals and guides around the central lake are confirming up to 20 smallmouth caught in a session, plus a few bonus northern pike when you cover water along those inside weed edges and rocky shoals. Most of those smallmouth are post-spawn, but you’ll still find some on beds in cooler pockets if you stick close to shore at sunrise or sunset. Largemouth are pushing into the thicker beds of grass and lily pads, especially at the south end past Ticonderoga, where you’ll want to pitch weedless frogs and Texas-rigged plastics right into the thick stuff.

    For your best shot at smallies, grab a PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait in metallic yellow perch or a green pumpkin black Senko worm Texas-rigged—both are producing consistently. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits have been getting bit when you cover water, especially if the wind’s up. Ned rigs in natural colors are catching both bass and a few big northerns, even one reported at nearly 10 pounds by anglers working the Converse Bay region recently.

    If you’re feeling like chasing something a little deeper, lake trout are hot from Westport to Cumberland Head—drop your riggers down 80 to 100 feet and hunt those humps and reefs, dragging spoons or smelt imitators just off the bottom.

    Tournament anglers are out in force this weekend, with both the FLW Inland Sea Bass Anglers and Champlain Valley Bass Club hosting big events Sunday. So expect company at the ramps—SWANTON and Larrabees Point will be busy.

    For hot spots, Missisquoi Bay is turning up good numbers of both bass species, especially early in the day. Malletts Bay and the Inland Sea are also reliable, with clean water and less pressure. If you like working structure, target docks and rock piles around the islands, and don’t overlook grassy bays for a shot at a lunker largemouth.

    Baitwise, if you want to go live, shiners and crawfish are always a Champlain staple, but most fish are being fooled on artificials right now. Topwater frogs and poppers are coming on strong at dawn and dusk.

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  • Champlain's Summer Sizzle: Smallies, Lakers, and Panfish Bonanza

    Champlain's Summer Sizzle: Smallies, Lakers, and Panfish Bonanza
    2025/06/18
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 18, 2025.

    We kicked off the day at 5:13 AM with sunrise over a glassy lake, and sunset’s coming up at 8:17 PM—plenty of daylight to chase fish across these legendary waters. The weather’s holding beautifully today: highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, mostly sunny with a gentle south breeze at 5-10 mph. There’s no tidal swing to worry about, just classic Champlain summer patterns. Water temps are pushing into the upper 60s, and fish activity is hot all across the board.

    Smallmouth bass are still the main act right now. Recent reports from guides and local anglers say the smallies are aggressive and plentiful along rocky points, gravel flats, and drop-offs, especially around Valcour Island, Willsboro Bay, and Shelburne Bay. Most catches are solid 2–4 pounders, with the occasional 5-pound bruiser making an appearance. Tube jigs in green pumpkin and drop shot rigs with finesse worms are still top producers. If you’re hunting cruisers mid-morning, tie on a PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait in metallic yellow perch for some explosive strikes, according to Omnia Fishing and daily updates from guides.

    Largemouth are picking up steam, especially in sheltered areas like Mallets Bay and La Moille Bay. The last couple days saw good numbers on spinnerbaits—chartreuse and white is the ticket—and chatterbaits in blue, white, and silver. The trick is working the outside weed lines where dark water meets the grass. A Ned rig with a Helggermite or a classic Senko will also bring in some chunky fish. The central region from Crown Point up to Converse and around the Town Farm Bay has been a little tough, with muddy water reducing visibility, so best to focus on the northern stretches if you want that clear-water bite.

    Lake trout action is holding steady as well, particularly from Westport to Cumberland Head. These lakers are deep—think 80 to 100 feet, right above the bottom, chasing rainbow smelt. Electronics are a must to stay on the fish, but when you find them, vertical jigs and spoons are putting plenty in the boat.

    Panfish—especially crappie and perch—are lighting up the protected bays. Early morning and late evening are primetime on small jigs and live minnows.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Valcour Island for smallmouth on finesse rigs
    - Mallets Bay for active largemouth with spinnerbaits
    - Westport to Cumberland Head humps for deep lake trout

    No tides to report, but with these warming temps and long days, expect fish to be most active early and late.

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  • Lake Champlain Fishing Report - June 6th, 2025: Smallmouths Sizzling, Laker Depth & More

    Lake Champlain Fishing Report - June 6th, 2025: Smallmouths Sizzling, Laker Depth & More
    2025/06/06
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 6th, 2025.

    Sunrise came at 5:13 AM today, and we're seeing fishing activity heating up all around the lake as we roll into early summer. Water temps are climbing, and the action has been steady, especially if you're targeting bass.

    Smallmouth bass are absolutely sizzling right now! Many fish are post-spawn, with some still on beds in cooler areas. The best smallmouth action has been tight to shore out to about 6 feet of water. For these bronzebacks, I'm seeing great results with PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbaits in Metallic Yellow Perch color, and the 5" Senko Worms in Green Pumpkin Black are still producing consistently when Texas-rigged.

    Largemouth have been a bit more challenging in some areas where water has that greenish discoloration, but topwater action is starting to pick up as we get more stable weather. Early mornings and evenings are your best bet for bigger bucketmouths.

    Lake trout fishing remains excellent in the middle section from Westport to Cumberland Head. Remember, you'll need to go deep - 80 to 100 feet is the sweet spot right now, with active fish typically holding 1 to 3 feet above bottom chasing rainbow smelt. Quality electronics are essential for finding those prime humps and reefs.

    Yellow perch are plentiful in the 8 to 10-inch range. They're schooling on rock piles and over mud bottoms. Small 1/16-ounce jigs in bright colors are working well, as are live minnows if you prefer natural bait.

    For hot spots today: South Bay and Bulwagga Bay are producing well for early summer fishing. The mouths of the La Chute River and Grand Brook are also worth checking out. If you're island-hopping up north, Dillenbeck Bay, Hibbard Bay, and the Alburg Passage are all showing promise.

    For those looking for something different, lake whitefish are abundant and starting to gain popularity as a target species. They're a blast on ultralight tackle.

    Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions today with light winds, making it perfect for exploring the main lake. If you're planning an evening trip, sunset will be at 8:38 PM.

    Thanks for tuning in to today's Lake Champlain fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on where they're biting and what they're biting on. This has been Artificial Lure, wishing you tight lines and full livewells.

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