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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Trout Thrive, Bass Bite Strong, Variety Abounds
Lake Champlain Fishing Report for Monday, May 26, 2025
Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Champlain fishing update.
The weather is shaping up nicely after some lively winds last week. As of this morning, temps are hovering in the mid-60s and the skies are mostly clear, making it a pleasant day to be out on the water. Winds out of the east-northeast around 6 mph should keep conditions manageable. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM and expect sunset at 8:24 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those fish[2].
Fish activity is picking up with water temps rising into the low 60s. The bite is on for several species, especially in the early morning and late evening hours. Lake trout are in the spotlight this year: agencies just announced the population is now self-sustaining, so you can expect more wild trout and a strong bite as water temps hit that prime range[4]. Anglers are also reporting steady catches of smallmouth bass along rocky points and drop-offs, with action picking up as spawning wraps up.
Recent reports also show some bluefish and even Spanish mackerel being caught, which is unusual but not unheard of in Champlain’s mix of freshwater and brackish habitats[2]. The inland sea and broader bays are starting to produce more pike and perch as weed beds fill in, and the occasional walleye is still turning up in the rivers at dawn.
For lures, locals are having success trolling with stickbaits and spoons for lake trout and salmon, especially off the Thompson’s Point and Split Rock areas. Early risers are doing well with hair jigs and tubes for bass around rocky shorelines from Plattsburgh to the Sandbar. If you’re after pike, big soft plastics or classic spoons along the weed edges at Missisquoi Bay and the mouth of the Lamoille River are a good bet. Worms and minnows are still top live bait choices for panfish and walleye.
A couple of hot spots to check today: the Inland Sea for mixed-bag action and the outer edges of Converse Bay for trout and salmon. Perch are stacking up around the Colchester Reef and are biting well on small jigs tipped with worms.
Overall, fish are on the move and there’s plenty biting, so get out there, be safe, and wet a line. Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the lake[2][4].
Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Champlain fishing update.
The weather is shaping up nicely after some lively winds last week. As of this morning, temps are hovering in the mid-60s and the skies are mostly clear, making it a pleasant day to be out on the water. Winds out of the east-northeast around 6 mph should keep conditions manageable. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM and expect sunset at 8:24 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those fish[2].
Fish activity is picking up with water temps rising into the low 60s. The bite is on for several species, especially in the early morning and late evening hours. Lake trout are in the spotlight this year: agencies just announced the population is now self-sustaining, so you can expect more wild trout and a strong bite as water temps hit that prime range[4]. Anglers are also reporting steady catches of smallmouth bass along rocky points and drop-offs, with action picking up as spawning wraps up.
Recent reports also show some bluefish and even Spanish mackerel being caught, which is unusual but not unheard of in Champlain’s mix of freshwater and brackish habitats[2]. The inland sea and broader bays are starting to produce more pike and perch as weed beds fill in, and the occasional walleye is still turning up in the rivers at dawn.
For lures, locals are having success trolling with stickbaits and spoons for lake trout and salmon, especially off the Thompson’s Point and Split Rock areas. Early risers are doing well with hair jigs and tubes for bass around rocky shorelines from Plattsburgh to the Sandbar. If you’re after pike, big soft plastics or classic spoons along the weed edges at Missisquoi Bay and the mouth of the Lamoille River are a good bet. Worms and minnows are still top live bait choices for panfish and walleye.
A couple of hot spots to check today: the Inland Sea for mixed-bag action and the outer edges of Converse Bay for trout and salmon. Perch are stacking up around the Colchester Reef and are biting well on small jigs tipped with worms.
Overall, fish are on the move and there’s plenty biting, so get out there, be safe, and wet a line. Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the lake[2][4].
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By Quiet. PleaseLake Champlain Fishing Report for Monday, May 26, 2025
Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Champlain fishing update.
The weather is shaping up nicely after some lively winds last week. As of this morning, temps are hovering in the mid-60s and the skies are mostly clear, making it a pleasant day to be out on the water. Winds out of the east-northeast around 6 mph should keep conditions manageable. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM and expect sunset at 8:24 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those fish[2].
Fish activity is picking up with water temps rising into the low 60s. The bite is on for several species, especially in the early morning and late evening hours. Lake trout are in the spotlight this year: agencies just announced the population is now self-sustaining, so you can expect more wild trout and a strong bite as water temps hit that prime range[4]. Anglers are also reporting steady catches of smallmouth bass along rocky points and drop-offs, with action picking up as spawning wraps up.
Recent reports also show some bluefish and even Spanish mackerel being caught, which is unusual but not unheard of in Champlain’s mix of freshwater and brackish habitats[2]. The inland sea and broader bays are starting to produce more pike and perch as weed beds fill in, and the occasional walleye is still turning up in the rivers at dawn.
For lures, locals are having success trolling with stickbaits and spoons for lake trout and salmon, especially off the Thompson’s Point and Split Rock areas. Early risers are doing well with hair jigs and tubes for bass around rocky shorelines from Plattsburgh to the Sandbar. If you’re after pike, big soft plastics or classic spoons along the weed edges at Missisquoi Bay and the mouth of the Lamoille River are a good bet. Worms and minnows are still top live bait choices for panfish and walleye.
A couple of hot spots to check today: the Inland Sea for mixed-bag action and the outer edges of Converse Bay for trout and salmon. Perch are stacking up around the Colchester Reef and are biting well on small jigs tipped with worms.
Overall, fish are on the move and there’s plenty biting, so get out there, be safe, and wet a line. Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the lake[2][4].
Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your daily Lake Champlain fishing update.
The weather is shaping up nicely after some lively winds last week. As of this morning, temps are hovering in the mid-60s and the skies are mostly clear, making it a pleasant day to be out on the water. Winds out of the east-northeast around 6 mph should keep conditions manageable. Sunrise hit at 5:16 AM and expect sunset at 8:24 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those fish[2].
Fish activity is picking up with water temps rising into the low 60s. The bite is on for several species, especially in the early morning and late evening hours. Lake trout are in the spotlight this year: agencies just announced the population is now self-sustaining, so you can expect more wild trout and a strong bite as water temps hit that prime range[4]. Anglers are also reporting steady catches of smallmouth bass along rocky points and drop-offs, with action picking up as spawning wraps up.
Recent reports also show some bluefish and even Spanish mackerel being caught, which is unusual but not unheard of in Champlain’s mix of freshwater and brackish habitats[2]. The inland sea and broader bays are starting to produce more pike and perch as weed beds fill in, and the occasional walleye is still turning up in the rivers at dawn.
For lures, locals are having success trolling with stickbaits and spoons for lake trout and salmon, especially off the Thompson’s Point and Split Rock areas. Early risers are doing well with hair jigs and tubes for bass around rocky shorelines from Plattsburgh to the Sandbar. If you’re after pike, big soft plastics or classic spoons along the weed edges at Missisquoi Bay and the mouth of the Lamoille River are a good bet. Worms and minnows are still top live bait choices for panfish and walleye.
A couple of hot spots to check today: the Inland Sea for mixed-bag action and the outer edges of Converse Bay for trout and salmon. Perch are stacking up around the Colchester Reef and are biting well on small jigs tipped with worms.
Overall, fish are on the move and there’s plenty biting, so get out there, be safe, and wet a line. Tight lines from Artificial Lure—see you on the lake[2][4].