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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Ice Breakers, Shallow Bites, and Warming Waters
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for March 12, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 45°F and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM and sunset will be at 5:56 PM. As for tides, they're not a huge factor on Champlain, but we do have a slight fluctuation. Low tide is at 8:23 AM and high tide at 11:42 AM.
Now, onto the fishing! The ice is finally breaking up on the main lake, but we've still got some solid ice in the bays and sheltered areas. Water temps are hovering around 36 degrees, so things are starting to warm up a bit.
For you ice anglers, the perch and crappie bite has been hot in the shallower bays. I've heard reports of some nice pike coming through the ice too. If you're hitting the hard water, make sure to check ice conditions before heading out.
In open water, the salmon bite has been picking up near the mouths of tributaries. Trolling with spoons or stick baits has been productive. Lake trout are starting to move shallower as the water warms up. Try jigging with blade baits or tubes in 40-60 feet of water.
Bass fishing is still a bit slow, but a few anglers are catching smallmouth on deep drop-offs with jerkbaits or hair jigs. As the water warms up, look for that bite to improve.
For bait, live minnows are always a good bet this time of year. But if you're looking to throw artificials, I'd suggest sticking with slower presentations. Blade baits, hair jigs, and suspending jerkbaits have all been producing.
As for hot spots, I'd check out Mallets Bay for some good perch action through the ice. For open water, try trolling near the mouth of the Boquet River for salmon. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice lakers too.
Remember to be careful out there with the changing ice conditions. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 45°F and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM and sunset will be at 5:56 PM. As for tides, they're not a huge factor on Champlain, but we do have a slight fluctuation. Low tide is at 8:23 AM and high tide at 11:42 AM.
Now, onto the fishing! The ice is finally breaking up on the main lake, but we've still got some solid ice in the bays and sheltered areas. Water temps are hovering around 36 degrees, so things are starting to warm up a bit.
For you ice anglers, the perch and crappie bite has been hot in the shallower bays. I've heard reports of some nice pike coming through the ice too. If you're hitting the hard water, make sure to check ice conditions before heading out.
In open water, the salmon bite has been picking up near the mouths of tributaries. Trolling with spoons or stick baits has been productive. Lake trout are starting to move shallower as the water warms up. Try jigging with blade baits or tubes in 40-60 feet of water.
Bass fishing is still a bit slow, but a few anglers are catching smallmouth on deep drop-offs with jerkbaits or hair jigs. As the water warms up, look for that bite to improve.
For bait, live minnows are always a good bet this time of year. But if you're looking to throw artificials, I'd suggest sticking with slower presentations. Blade baits, hair jigs, and suspending jerkbaits have all been producing.
As for hot spots, I'd check out Mallets Bay for some good perch action through the ice. For open water, try trolling near the mouth of the Boquet River for salmon. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice lakers too.
Remember to be careful out there with the changing ice conditions. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for March 12, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 45°F and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM and sunset will be at 5:56 PM. As for tides, they're not a huge factor on Champlain, but we do have a slight fluctuation. Low tide is at 8:23 AM and high tide at 11:42 AM.
Now, onto the fishing! The ice is finally breaking up on the main lake, but we've still got some solid ice in the bays and sheltered areas. Water temps are hovering around 36 degrees, so things are starting to warm up a bit.
For you ice anglers, the perch and crappie bite has been hot in the shallower bays. I've heard reports of some nice pike coming through the ice too. If you're hitting the hard water, make sure to check ice conditions before heading out.
In open water, the salmon bite has been picking up near the mouths of tributaries. Trolling with spoons or stick baits has been productive. Lake trout are starting to move shallower as the water warms up. Try jigging with blade baits or tubes in 40-60 feet of water.
Bass fishing is still a bit slow, but a few anglers are catching smallmouth on deep drop-offs with jerkbaits or hair jigs. As the water warms up, look for that bite to improve.
For bait, live minnows are always a good bet this time of year. But if you're looking to throw artificials, I'd suggest sticking with slower presentations. Blade baits, hair jigs, and suspending jerkbaits have all been producing.
As for hot spots, I'd check out Mallets Bay for some good perch action through the ice. For open water, try trolling near the mouth of the Boquet River for salmon. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice lakers too.
Remember to be careful out there with the changing ice conditions. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at a partly cloudy day with highs around 45°F and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:11 AM and sunset will be at 5:56 PM. As for tides, they're not a huge factor on Champlain, but we do have a slight fluctuation. Low tide is at 8:23 AM and high tide at 11:42 AM.
Now, onto the fishing! The ice is finally breaking up on the main lake, but we've still got some solid ice in the bays and sheltered areas. Water temps are hovering around 36 degrees, so things are starting to warm up a bit.
For you ice anglers, the perch and crappie bite has been hot in the shallower bays. I've heard reports of some nice pike coming through the ice too. If you're hitting the hard water, make sure to check ice conditions before heading out.
In open water, the salmon bite has been picking up near the mouths of tributaries. Trolling with spoons or stick baits has been productive. Lake trout are starting to move shallower as the water warms up. Try jigging with blade baits or tubes in 40-60 feet of water.
Bass fishing is still a bit slow, but a few anglers are catching smallmouth on deep drop-offs with jerkbaits or hair jigs. As the water warms up, look for that bite to improve.
For bait, live minnows are always a good bet this time of year. But if you're looking to throw artificials, I'd suggest sticking with slower presentations. Blade baits, hair jigs, and suspending jerkbaits have all been producing.
As for hot spots, I'd check out Mallets Bay for some good perch action through the ice. For open water, try trolling near the mouth of the Boquet River for salmon. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice lakers too.
Remember to be careful out there with the changing ice conditions. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!