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# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - January 2026
Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain update. We're in the thick of winter fishing season on the lake, and conditions are prime for some serious action.
Water temps are holding steady in that cold zone where the fish are bunching up tight. Lake Champlain's frozen edges are perfect right now if you're looking to get out on the ice. The Toyota Series event here recently saw some absolutely incredible weights—best we've seen in years—which tells you the fish are feeding hard and stacked in certain zones.
**What's Biting:**
Yellow perch are your bread and butter this time of year. They're schooling tight and aggressive, especially over deeper structure. You'll also find solid populations of walleye cruising the night bite—those reflective eyes mean they're feeding when the sun goes down. Northern pike are prowling the weed edges and structural drop-offs if you want to tangle with something that'll test your drag. Bluegill and pumpkinseed panfish are around too if you want easier action with kids or want to dial in technique.
**Lures and Baits:**
For bass, we're seeing five baits that are absolutely changing the January game—you'll want to check what's working on the current bite. The fishing shops around here, especially those stocked with the right lures, are key. If you hit up Hero's Welcome in North Hero on Route 2, they've got a surprisingly solid selection of fishing gear and lake essentials that locals trust.
**Hot Spots:**
Lake Champlain itself is massive, but focus your efforts around Burlington Bay—it's right off Vermont's largest city and a proven producer. The Lake Champlain Islands connected by Route 2 offer scenic access and multiple entry points. Grand Isle State Park on the islands is another solid option for shore access.
Winter ice fishing here yields rewards if conditions hold and you respect safety protocols—test that ice thickness before you venture out.
Thanks for tuning in to this report. Make sure you subscribe for updates as conditions change through the season.
This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain update. We're in the thick of winter fishing season on the lake, and conditions are prime for some serious action.
Water temps are holding steady in that cold zone where the fish are bunching up tight. Lake Champlain's frozen edges are perfect right now if you're looking to get out on the ice. The Toyota Series event here recently saw some absolutely incredible weights—best we've seen in years—which tells you the fish are feeding hard and stacked in certain zones.
**What's Biting:**
Yellow perch are your bread and butter this time of year. They're schooling tight and aggressive, especially over deeper structure. You'll also find solid populations of walleye cruising the night bite—those reflective eyes mean they're feeding when the sun goes down. Northern pike are prowling the weed edges and structural drop-offs if you want to tangle with something that'll test your drag. Bluegill and pumpkinseed panfish are around too if you want easier action with kids or want to dial in technique.
**Lures and Baits:**
For bass, we're seeing five baits that are absolutely changing the January game—you'll want to check what's working on the current bite. The fishing shops around here, especially those stocked with the right lures, are key. If you hit up Hero's Welcome in North Hero on Route 2, they've got a surprisingly solid selection of fishing gear and lake essentials that locals trust.
**Hot Spots:**
Lake Champlain itself is massive, but focus your efforts around Burlington Bay—it's right off Vermont's largest city and a proven producer. The Lake Champlain Islands connected by Route 2 offer scenic access and multiple entry points. Grand Isle State Park on the islands is another solid option for shore access.
Winter ice fishing here yields rewards if conditions hold and you respect safety protocols—test that ice thickness before you venture out.
Thanks for tuning in to this report. Make sure you subscribe for updates as conditions change through the season.
This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point Ai# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - January 2026
Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain update. We're in the thick of winter fishing season on the lake, and conditions are prime for some serious action.
Water temps are holding steady in that cold zone where the fish are bunching up tight. Lake Champlain's frozen edges are perfect right now if you're looking to get out on the ice. The Toyota Series event here recently saw some absolutely incredible weights—best we've seen in years—which tells you the fish are feeding hard and stacked in certain zones.
**What's Biting:**
Yellow perch are your bread and butter this time of year. They're schooling tight and aggressive, especially over deeper structure. You'll also find solid populations of walleye cruising the night bite—those reflective eyes mean they're feeding when the sun goes down. Northern pike are prowling the weed edges and structural drop-offs if you want to tangle with something that'll test your drag. Bluegill and pumpkinseed panfish are around too if you want easier action with kids or want to dial in technique.
**Lures and Baits:**
For bass, we're seeing five baits that are absolutely changing the January game—you'll want to check what's working on the current bite. The fishing shops around here, especially those stocked with the right lures, are key. If you hit up Hero's Welcome in North Hero on Route 2, they've got a surprisingly solid selection of fishing gear and lake essentials that locals trust.
**Hot Spots:**
Lake Champlain itself is massive, but focus your efforts around Burlington Bay—it's right off Vermont's largest city and a proven producer. The Lake Champlain Islands connected by Route 2 offer scenic access and multiple entry points. Grand Isle State Park on the islands is another solid option for shore access.
Winter ice fishing here yields rewards if conditions hold and you respect safety protocols—test that ice thickness before you venture out.
Thanks for tuning in to this report. Make sure you subscribe for updates as conditions change through the season.
This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain update. We're in the thick of winter fishing season on the lake, and conditions are prime for some serious action.
Water temps are holding steady in that cold zone where the fish are bunching up tight. Lake Champlain's frozen edges are perfect right now if you're looking to get out on the ice. The Toyota Series event here recently saw some absolutely incredible weights—best we've seen in years—which tells you the fish are feeding hard and stacked in certain zones.
**What's Biting:**
Yellow perch are your bread and butter this time of year. They're schooling tight and aggressive, especially over deeper structure. You'll also find solid populations of walleye cruising the night bite—those reflective eyes mean they're feeding when the sun goes down. Northern pike are prowling the weed edges and structural drop-offs if you want to tangle with something that'll test your drag. Bluegill and pumpkinseed panfish are around too if you want easier action with kids or want to dial in technique.
**Lures and Baits:**
For bass, we're seeing five baits that are absolutely changing the January game—you'll want to check what's working on the current bite. The fishing shops around here, especially those stocked with the right lures, are key. If you hit up Hero's Welcome in North Hero on Route 2, they've got a surprisingly solid selection of fishing gear and lake essentials that locals trust.
**Hot Spots:**
Lake Champlain itself is massive, but focus your efforts around Burlington Bay—it's right off Vermont's largest city and a proven producer. The Lake Champlain Islands connected by Route 2 offer scenic access and multiple entry points. Grand Isle State Park on the islands is another solid option for shore access.
Winter ice fishing here yields rewards if conditions hold and you respect safety protocols—test that ice thickness before you venture out.
Thanks for tuning in to this report. Make sure you subscribe for updates as conditions change through the season.
This has been a quiet please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI