Fishing

Widely regarded as one of the best fishing destinations in the country, Lake Champlain stretches 120 miles and boasts 600 miles of shoreline and 70 islands. From Lake Champlain ice fishing in the winter, to fly fishing on the region's rivers, to pursuing the big catch in the pools of Lake Champlain, it's easy to see why fishermen flock to the region.
Available species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, chain pickerel, walleye, yellow perch, white perch, catfish, smelt, lake trout, brown trout, steelhead, and salmon, among others. Lake Champlain has a "two-story" fishery of cold water and warm water species. Plus, natural fish populations are enhanced by an annual stocking of 700,000 trout and salmon. During spring and fall, you might try fishing the lower Boquet River. It has its own fish ladder where you can catch landlocked salmon.
Plan a guided Lake Champlain fishing trip or sign up for one of our annual fishing competitions— book your trip today!