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Smallmouth Dominance and Late Fall Fishing on Lake Champlain
- 2024/11/29
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For November 29, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Champlain is looking promising, especially for those targeting smallmouth bass, which have been dominating the late fall fishing scene.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, expect a crisp late fall day with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit. The skies will be partly cloudy, with a gentle breeze out of the northwest. Since Lake Champlain is a freshwater lake, tidal reports are not applicable, but water levels are currently stable.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:14 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a lot of activity from smallmouth bass, particularly in the deeper waters and structural areas like rock piles and drop-offs. Lake trout were also active, hitting on various lures. Here are some specifics:
- **Smallmouth Bass**: These were the stars of the show, with many anglers reporting catches in the 2-4 pound range. They were found in depths of 20-40 feet.
- **Lake Trout**: These were caught using inline silver and blue spinners, 4.3 Keitech swimbaits, and blade baits. They were active in deeper waters, typically around 50-70 feet.
### Best Lures and Bait
For smallmouth bass, try using:
- Jigs with curly tail trailers
- Crankbaits in shad or baitfish patterns
- Soft plastics like Keitech swimbaits
For lake trout, the aforementioned inline silver and blue spinners, Keitech swimbaits, and blade baits were effective.
### Hot Spots
- **The Palisades**: This area has been producing consistent results for smallmouth bass. Look for rocky structures and drop-offs.
- **Valcour Island**: Known for its deep waters, this spot is ideal for targeting lake trout.
- **The Inland Sea**: This area often sees a mix of both smallmouth bass and lake trout, especially around the numerous rock piles and weed beds.
Overall, it's a great time to be out on Lake Champlain, with the cooler weather bringing the fish into more predictable patterns. Make sure to dress warmly and enjoy the beautiful late fall scenery while you're out on the water.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, expect a crisp late fall day with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit. The skies will be partly cloudy, with a gentle breeze out of the northwest. Since Lake Champlain is a freshwater lake, tidal reports are not applicable, but water levels are currently stable.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 4:14 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a lot of activity from smallmouth bass, particularly in the deeper waters and structural areas like rock piles and drop-offs. Lake trout were also active, hitting on various lures. Here are some specifics:
- **Smallmouth Bass**: These were the stars of the show, with many anglers reporting catches in the 2-4 pound range. They were found in depths of 20-40 feet.
- **Lake Trout**: These were caught using inline silver and blue spinners, 4.3 Keitech swimbaits, and blade baits. They were active in deeper waters, typically around 50-70 feet.
### Best Lures and Bait
For smallmouth bass, try using:
- Jigs with curly tail trailers
- Crankbaits in shad or baitfish patterns
- Soft plastics like Keitech swimbaits
For lake trout, the aforementioned inline silver and blue spinners, Keitech swimbaits, and blade baits were effective.
### Hot Spots
- **The Palisades**: This area has been producing consistent results for smallmouth bass. Look for rocky structures and drop-offs.
- **Valcour Island**: Known for its deep waters, this spot is ideal for targeting lake trout.
- **The Inland Sea**: This area often sees a mix of both smallmouth bass and lake trout, especially around the numerous rock piles and weed beds.
Overall, it's a great time to be out on Lake Champlain, with the cooler weather bringing the fish into more predictable patterns. Make sure to dress warmly and enjoy the beautiful late fall scenery while you're out on the water.