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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Spring Transition Bite Picks Up on Trout, Salmon, and Bass
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for March 19, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temperatures in the mid-40s. There's a light breeze from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:06 PM. As for tides, Lake Champlain doesn't have significant tidal activity, but water levels are currently sitting at about 95 feet above sea level, which is pretty typical for this time of year.
Now, onto the fishing! The bite has been picking up as we transition into spring. We're seeing some good action with lake trout and landlocked salmon in the deeper parts of the main lake. Anglers have been having luck trolling with spoons like the Sutton 71 in copper or silver. For you bass enthusiasts, the smallmouth bite is starting to heat up. They're still holding in deeper water, around 20-30 feet, but are starting to move shallower. Drop shots with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm have been killer.
Pike fishing has been on fire in the shallower bays. Missisquoi Bay and the Inland Sea have been producing some nice catches. Large spoons and swimbaits are your best bet for these toothy critters.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Mallets Bay for a mix of species. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice smallmouth, and the Champlain Bridge area is always a good bet for lake trout.
Bait-wise, live minnows are always a solid choice this time of year. For artificial lures, make sure you've got a mix of jerkbaits, drop shot rigs, and some larger swimbaits for the pike.
Remember, folks, the key to success right now is to fish slow and be patient. The fish are there, but they might need a little coaxing in these transitional waters.
That's all for now, anglers. Stay safe out there, and tight lines!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temperatures in the mid-40s. There's a light breeze from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:06 PM. As for tides, Lake Champlain doesn't have significant tidal activity, but water levels are currently sitting at about 95 feet above sea level, which is pretty typical for this time of year.
Now, onto the fishing! The bite has been picking up as we transition into spring. We're seeing some good action with lake trout and landlocked salmon in the deeper parts of the main lake. Anglers have been having luck trolling with spoons like the Sutton 71 in copper or silver. For you bass enthusiasts, the smallmouth bite is starting to heat up. They're still holding in deeper water, around 20-30 feet, but are starting to move shallower. Drop shots with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm have been killer.
Pike fishing has been on fire in the shallower bays. Missisquoi Bay and the Inland Sea have been producing some nice catches. Large spoons and swimbaits are your best bet for these toothy critters.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Mallets Bay for a mix of species. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice smallmouth, and the Champlain Bridge area is always a good bet for lake trout.
Bait-wise, live minnows are always a solid choice this time of year. For artificial lures, make sure you've got a mix of jerkbaits, drop shot rigs, and some larger swimbaits for the pike.
Remember, folks, the key to success right now is to fish slow and be patient. The fish are there, but they might need a little coaxing in these transitional waters.
That's all for now, anglers. Stay safe out there, and tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for March 19, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temperatures in the mid-40s. There's a light breeze from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:06 PM. As for tides, Lake Champlain doesn't have significant tidal activity, but water levels are currently sitting at about 95 feet above sea level, which is pretty typical for this time of year.
Now, onto the fishing! The bite has been picking up as we transition into spring. We're seeing some good action with lake trout and landlocked salmon in the deeper parts of the main lake. Anglers have been having luck trolling with spoons like the Sutton 71 in copper or silver. For you bass enthusiasts, the smallmouth bite is starting to heat up. They're still holding in deeper water, around 20-30 feet, but are starting to move shallower. Drop shots with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm have been killer.
Pike fishing has been on fire in the shallower bays. Missisquoi Bay and the Inland Sea have been producing some nice catches. Large spoons and swimbaits are your best bet for these toothy critters.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Mallets Bay for a mix of species. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice smallmouth, and the Champlain Bridge area is always a good bet for lake trout.
Bait-wise, live minnows are always a solid choice this time of year. For artificial lures, make sure you've got a mix of jerkbaits, drop shot rigs, and some larger swimbaits for the pike.
Remember, folks, the key to success right now is to fish slow and be patient. The fish are there, but they might need a little coaxing in these transitional waters.
That's all for now, anglers. Stay safe out there, and tight lines!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temperatures in the mid-40s. There's a light breeze from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:06 PM. As for tides, Lake Champlain doesn't have significant tidal activity, but water levels are currently sitting at about 95 feet above sea level, which is pretty typical for this time of year.
Now, onto the fishing! The bite has been picking up as we transition into spring. We're seeing some good action with lake trout and landlocked salmon in the deeper parts of the main lake. Anglers have been having luck trolling with spoons like the Sutton 71 in copper or silver. For you bass enthusiasts, the smallmouth bite is starting to heat up. They're still holding in deeper water, around 20-30 feet, but are starting to move shallower. Drop shots with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm have been killer.
Pike fishing has been on fire in the shallower bays. Missisquoi Bay and the Inland Sea have been producing some nice catches. Large spoons and swimbaits are your best bet for these toothy critters.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Mallets Bay for a mix of species. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice smallmouth, and the Champlain Bridge area is always a good bet for lake trout.
Bait-wise, live minnows are always a solid choice this time of year. For artificial lures, make sure you've got a mix of jerkbaits, drop shot rigs, and some larger swimbaits for the pike.
Remember, folks, the key to success right now is to fish slow and be patient. The fish are there, but they might need a little coaxing in these transitional waters.
That's all for now, anglers. Stay safe out there, and tight lines!