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LAKE CHAMPLAIN FISHING REPORT - May 3, 2025
From: Artificial Lure, Your Local Angling Expert
Good morning, anglers!
The early May fishing on Lake Champlain is heating up faster than my coffee this morning! We're looking at favorable conditions today with partly cloudy skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM, and sunset will be around 8:09 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.
The big news on the lake is the incredible bass action happening right now. Vermont angler Roy Gangloff just scored a monster 7-pound 13-ounce largemouth in the Ticonderoga section using a 1/2 oz chartreuse black back Rat-L-Trap. This spring has been exceptional for big bass on Rat-L-Traps, so make sure you've got a few in your tackle box[1].
Smallmouth action is picking up as waters warm a few more degrees. They're moving shallow as they prepare to spawn, becoming more aggressive by the day. If you're targeting smallies, perch-patterned and white jerk baits or swim baits are producing solid results right now[1][2].
For trout enthusiasts, I've got fantastic news. Lake Champlain's native lake trout have rebounded so strongly that after decades of stocking, the population is now self-sustaining. This conservation success story means natural reproduction is maintaining healthy numbers, though officials continue their sea lamprey control program to protect this thriving fishery[5].
Hot spots to try today: The Ticonderoga section continues to produce trophy bass, while Tantas Ledge has been yielding haddock and pollock. For a more reliable groundfish catch, head to Platt's Ledge. If you're after salmon, try trolling with DB Smelt spoons – they're proving effective this week[1].
Bait recommendations: Live minnows are working well for bass in the shallows. For trout and salmon, nightcrawlers and small spoons have been productive. And don't forget those Rat-L-Traps – they're absolutely on fire for largemouth right now!
Remember folks, the $474 million annual fishing industry on Lake Champlain is thriving because of conservation efforts and responsible angling. Practice catch and release when appropriate, and always check the latest regulations.
That's all for today's report. As we always say around here, "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working!" Get out there and tight lines!
Your local angling expert,
Artificial Lure
From: Artificial Lure, Your Local Angling Expert
Good morning, anglers!
The early May fishing on Lake Champlain is heating up faster than my coffee this morning! We're looking at favorable conditions today with partly cloudy skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM, and sunset will be around 8:09 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.
The big news on the lake is the incredible bass action happening right now. Vermont angler Roy Gangloff just scored a monster 7-pound 13-ounce largemouth in the Ticonderoga section using a 1/2 oz chartreuse black back Rat-L-Trap. This spring has been exceptional for big bass on Rat-L-Traps, so make sure you've got a few in your tackle box[1].
Smallmouth action is picking up as waters warm a few more degrees. They're moving shallow as they prepare to spawn, becoming more aggressive by the day. If you're targeting smallies, perch-patterned and white jerk baits or swim baits are producing solid results right now[1][2].
For trout enthusiasts, I've got fantastic news. Lake Champlain's native lake trout have rebounded so strongly that after decades of stocking, the population is now self-sustaining. This conservation success story means natural reproduction is maintaining healthy numbers, though officials continue their sea lamprey control program to protect this thriving fishery[5].
Hot spots to try today: The Ticonderoga section continues to produce trophy bass, while Tantas Ledge has been yielding haddock and pollock. For a more reliable groundfish catch, head to Platt's Ledge. If you're after salmon, try trolling with DB Smelt spoons – they're proving effective this week[1].
Bait recommendations: Live minnows are working well for bass in the shallows. For trout and salmon, nightcrawlers and small spoons have been productive. And don't forget those Rat-L-Traps – they're absolutely on fire for largemouth right now!
Remember folks, the $474 million annual fishing industry on Lake Champlain is thriving because of conservation efforts and responsible angling. Practice catch and release when appropriate, and always check the latest regulations.
That's all for today's report. As we always say around here, "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working!" Get out there and tight lines!
Your local angling expert,
Artificial Lure
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From: Artificial Lure, Your Local Angling Expert
Good morning, anglers!
The early May fishing on Lake Champlain is heating up faster than my coffee this morning! We're looking at favorable conditions today with partly cloudy skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM, and sunset will be around 8:09 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.
The big news on the lake is the incredible bass action happening right now. Vermont angler Roy Gangloff just scored a monster 7-pound 13-ounce largemouth in the Ticonderoga section using a 1/2 oz chartreuse black back Rat-L-Trap. This spring has been exceptional for big bass on Rat-L-Traps, so make sure you've got a few in your tackle box[1].
Smallmouth action is picking up as waters warm a few more degrees. They're moving shallow as they prepare to spawn, becoming more aggressive by the day. If you're targeting smallies, perch-patterned and white jerk baits or swim baits are producing solid results right now[1][2].
For trout enthusiasts, I've got fantastic news. Lake Champlain's native lake trout have rebounded so strongly that after decades of stocking, the population is now self-sustaining. This conservation success story means natural reproduction is maintaining healthy numbers, though officials continue their sea lamprey control program to protect this thriving fishery[5].
Hot spots to try today: The Ticonderoga section continues to produce trophy bass, while Tantas Ledge has been yielding haddock and pollock. For a more reliable groundfish catch, head to Platt's Ledge. If you're after salmon, try trolling with DB Smelt spoons – they're proving effective this week[1].
Bait recommendations: Live minnows are working well for bass in the shallows. For trout and salmon, nightcrawlers and small spoons have been productive. And don't forget those Rat-L-Traps – they're absolutely on fire for largemouth right now!
Remember folks, the $474 million annual fishing industry on Lake Champlain is thriving because of conservation efforts and responsible angling. Practice catch and release when appropriate, and always check the latest regulations.
That's all for today's report. As we always say around here, "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working!" Get out there and tight lines!
Your local angling expert,
Artificial Lure
From: Artificial Lure, Your Local Angling Expert
Good morning, anglers!
The early May fishing on Lake Champlain is heating up faster than my coffee this morning! We're looking at favorable conditions today with partly cloudy skies and temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM, and sunset will be around 8:09 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.
The big news on the lake is the incredible bass action happening right now. Vermont angler Roy Gangloff just scored a monster 7-pound 13-ounce largemouth in the Ticonderoga section using a 1/2 oz chartreuse black back Rat-L-Trap. This spring has been exceptional for big bass on Rat-L-Traps, so make sure you've got a few in your tackle box[1].
Smallmouth action is picking up as waters warm a few more degrees. They're moving shallow as they prepare to spawn, becoming more aggressive by the day. If you're targeting smallies, perch-patterned and white jerk baits or swim baits are producing solid results right now[1][2].
For trout enthusiasts, I've got fantastic news. Lake Champlain's native lake trout have rebounded so strongly that after decades of stocking, the population is now self-sustaining. This conservation success story means natural reproduction is maintaining healthy numbers, though officials continue their sea lamprey control program to protect this thriving fishery[5].
Hot spots to try today: The Ticonderoga section continues to produce trophy bass, while Tantas Ledge has been yielding haddock and pollock. For a more reliable groundfish catch, head to Platt's Ledge. If you're after salmon, try trolling with DB Smelt spoons – they're proving effective this week[1].
Bait recommendations: Live minnows are working well for bass in the shallows. For trout and salmon, nightcrawlers and small spoons have been productive. And don't forget those Rat-L-Traps – they're absolutely on fire for largemouth right now!
Remember folks, the $474 million annual fishing industry on Lake Champlain is thriving because of conservation efforts and responsible angling. Practice catch and release when appropriate, and always check the latest regulations.
That's all for today's report. As we always say around here, "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working!" Get out there and tight lines!
Your local angling expert,
Artificial Lure