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Smallmouth Surge & Trout Thrive on Lake Champlain - Monday Fishing Report
Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.
Sunrise today was at 4:31 AM, with sunset expected at 7:07 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. The weather's looking decent with temperatures in the low 40s this morning. The sky is currently overcast with 100% cloud cover, but visibility remains good at about 18km. We've got winds coming from the north at around 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, so keep that in mind when positioning your boat.
Fish activity today is moderate according to the solunar forecast, with peak times around 11 PM tonight. If you can't make it out that late, fishing conditions throughout the day are still quite favorable, with activity scores ranging from 60-65% during midday hours.
The big news on the lake has been the incredible smallmouth surge we've been experiencing since last week! Smallmouth bass have been absolutely crushing it, with numerous 4+ pounders reported. Not to be outdone, the largemouth action has been spectacular too, with a monster catch reported just two days ago on May 10th.
Lake trout and salmon fishing continues to thrive this spring. For tackle and bait, try using planer boards in shallow water (3-12 feet) for best results. Many anglers are finding success with both artificial lures and live bait setups.
If you're heading out today, I'd recommend checking out Malletts Bay for largemouth action – they've been holding tight to structure in 8-10 feet of water. For smallmouth, try the rocky points near Valcour Island where they've been staging for the pre-spawn. Trout enthusiasts should head to deeper waters off Burlington where downriggers set to 40-60 feet have been producing consistent strikes.
The conservation efforts for our native lake trout population have really paid off, with the population now self-sustaining thanks to the sea lamprey control program. It's a great time to be fishing Lake Champlain, folks!
Remember to check your licenses and respect the size and bag limits. Tight lines and good luck out there today! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow's report.
Sunrise today was at 4:31 AM, with sunset expected at 7:07 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. The weather's looking decent with temperatures in the low 40s this morning. The sky is currently overcast with 100% cloud cover, but visibility remains good at about 18km. We've got winds coming from the north at around 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, so keep that in mind when positioning your boat.
Fish activity today is moderate according to the solunar forecast, with peak times around 11 PM tonight. If you can't make it out that late, fishing conditions throughout the day are still quite favorable, with activity scores ranging from 60-65% during midday hours.
The big news on the lake has been the incredible smallmouth surge we've been experiencing since last week! Smallmouth bass have been absolutely crushing it, with numerous 4+ pounders reported. Not to be outdone, the largemouth action has been spectacular too, with a monster catch reported just two days ago on May 10th.
Lake trout and salmon fishing continues to thrive this spring. For tackle and bait, try using planer boards in shallow water (3-12 feet) for best results. Many anglers are finding success with both artificial lures and live bait setups.
If you're heading out today, I'd recommend checking out Malletts Bay for largemouth action – they've been holding tight to structure in 8-10 feet of water. For smallmouth, try the rocky points near Valcour Island where they've been staging for the pre-spawn. Trout enthusiasts should head to deeper waters off Burlington where downriggers set to 40-60 feet have been producing consistent strikes.
The conservation efforts for our native lake trout population have really paid off, with the population now self-sustaining thanks to the sea lamprey control program. It's a great time to be fishing Lake Champlain, folks!
Remember to check your licenses and respect the size and bag limits. Tight lines and good luck out there today! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow's report.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.
Sunrise today was at 4:31 AM, with sunset expected at 7:07 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. The weather's looking decent with temperatures in the low 40s this morning. The sky is currently overcast with 100% cloud cover, but visibility remains good at about 18km. We've got winds coming from the north at around 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, so keep that in mind when positioning your boat.
Fish activity today is moderate according to the solunar forecast, with peak times around 11 PM tonight. If you can't make it out that late, fishing conditions throughout the day are still quite favorable, with activity scores ranging from 60-65% during midday hours.
The big news on the lake has been the incredible smallmouth surge we've been experiencing since last week! Smallmouth bass have been absolutely crushing it, with numerous 4+ pounders reported. Not to be outdone, the largemouth action has been spectacular too, with a monster catch reported just two days ago on May 10th.
Lake trout and salmon fishing continues to thrive this spring. For tackle and bait, try using planer boards in shallow water (3-12 feet) for best results. Many anglers are finding success with both artificial lures and live bait setups.
If you're heading out today, I'd recommend checking out Malletts Bay for largemouth action – they've been holding tight to structure in 8-10 feet of water. For smallmouth, try the rocky points near Valcour Island where they've been staging for the pre-spawn. Trout enthusiasts should head to deeper waters off Burlington where downriggers set to 40-60 feet have been producing consistent strikes.
The conservation efforts for our native lake trout population have really paid off, with the population now self-sustaining thanks to the sea lamprey control program. It's a great time to be fishing Lake Champlain, folks!
Remember to check your licenses and respect the size and bag limits. Tight lines and good luck out there today! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow's report.
Sunrise today was at 4:31 AM, with sunset expected at 7:07 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. The weather's looking decent with temperatures in the low 40s this morning. The sky is currently overcast with 100% cloud cover, but visibility remains good at about 18km. We've got winds coming from the north at around 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, so keep that in mind when positioning your boat.
Fish activity today is moderate according to the solunar forecast, with peak times around 11 PM tonight. If you can't make it out that late, fishing conditions throughout the day are still quite favorable, with activity scores ranging from 60-65% during midday hours.
The big news on the lake has been the incredible smallmouth surge we've been experiencing since last week! Smallmouth bass have been absolutely crushing it, with numerous 4+ pounders reported. Not to be outdone, the largemouth action has been spectacular too, with a monster catch reported just two days ago on May 10th.
Lake trout and salmon fishing continues to thrive this spring. For tackle and bait, try using planer boards in shallow water (3-12 feet) for best results. Many anglers are finding success with both artificial lures and live bait setups.
If you're heading out today, I'd recommend checking out Malletts Bay for largemouth action – they've been holding tight to structure in 8-10 feet of water. For smallmouth, try the rocky points near Valcour Island where they've been staging for the pre-spawn. Trout enthusiasts should head to deeper waters off Burlington where downriggers set to 40-60 feet have been producing consistent strikes.
The conservation efforts for our native lake trout population have really paid off, with the population now self-sustaining thanks to the sea lamprey control program. It's a great time to be fishing Lake Champlain, folks!
Remember to check your licenses and respect the size and bag limits. Tight lines and good luck out there today! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow's report.