Cast Into Calm Waters
Fishing
Cast Into Calm Waters
Fishing
Cast Into Calm Waters
Fishing
Cast Into Calm Waters
Fishing
World Class Fishing
Spend your days shore-side
The sea-cret is out: the Lake Champlain Region is home to some of the best fishing around! From the deep corners of Lake Champlain to secluded ponds and trout streams, there’s a waterway ripe for the species you prefer to fish. You don’t want to be a fish out of water — read on to discover everything our region has to offer!
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Where are the fish?
Lake Champlain is consistently ranked by Bassmaster as one of the top bass fisheries in the nation, known for both its stunning scenery and exceptional fishing quality — including ranking in the top 5! If you speak with pro anglers, though, they might just give it the top spot.
The trout fishing is outstanding, but the real excitement comes in the spring and fall when landlocked salmon run. These salmon have been in the lake since the Ice Age, trapped inland as the glaciers melted, and the population has been thriving ever since. For the best salmon fishing, cast in the spring below Willsboro, with fall runs extending farther upriver. During the winter months, it's common to see ice fishing shanties scattered across frozen lake. We’re not great at keeping secrets, so read on to learn how you can make the most of your fishing trip in the Lake Champlain Region!
Where is Lake Champlain?
Lake Champlain sits between the Adirondack Mountains of New York to the west, and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east. It stretches 120 miles from north to south, starting near Whitehall, New York.
Fishing in the Lake Champlain Region
The vast shorelines of Lake Champlain hold more than just the tales of Champ and incredibly vibrant communities like Essex, Port Henry, Fort Ticonderoga, and so many more!
Champ’s Frequently Asked Questions
Anglers can find lake trout, small mouth bass, atlantic salmon, largemouth bass, and rock bass in our waters.
Lake Champlain’s depths vary, with the deepest point being 400 feet!
There are six marinas around the lake, including:
Monitor Bay Marina
Westport Marina
Snug Harbor Marina
Safe Harbor Marina
Indian Bay Marina
Essex Marina
There are five boat launches along the lake to drop in:
Absolutely! Lake Champlain is home to a wide array of experts in the terrain and waters of the region. Book one of the fishing charters and guides near Lake Champlain today.
Lake Champlain is known as the Adirondacks' largest lake, but size aside, the lake is pretty famous! The lake is home to its own lake monster, Champ (also known as Champy) For centuries legends and alleged sightings of an enormous swimming monster have captured the imagination of locals, visitors alike, even attracting scholars to see for themselves.
Along with mythical creatures, Lake Champlain is home to bass tournaments, and prime fishing throughout its waters.
To fish in Lake Champlain, anglers should bring a fishing license and appropriate gear, including a fishing pole, lure, and tackle box. In need of gear? Explore the gear shops in the region.
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Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
