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  • Early Winter Champlain Strategies: Smallmouth, Lakers, and Slow Presentations for Late Fall Bites

    Early Winter Champlain Strategies: Smallmouth, Lakers, and Slow Presentations for Late Fall Bites
    Dec 5 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain rundown. Conditions are classic early winter: cold air, water temps sliding into the upper 30s to low 40s, light to moderate northwest breeze, and a mix of clouds and filtered sun. Sunrise is around mid‑7 o’clock in the morning with sunset mid‑4s in the afternoon, so the bite window is tight and low‑light periods matter.

    Tides aren’t a factor on Champlain, but water levels and river inflows are. Expect slightly low but stable levels and fairly clear main‑lake water, with some stain where the big rivers dump in. That clarity, plus the cold, has fish pulled off the bank and holding on edges, rock, and deeper breaks rather than up in the grass.

    Recent action has centered on smallmouth with some bonus lake trout and the odd late‑season largemouth. Numbers aren’t summer‑fast, but folks working slow and deep have been putting a dozen or so quality smallmouth in the boat on good outings, with fish in the 2.5–4 pound class and an occasional bigger bronzeback. Lake trout are showing on deeper main‑lake structure and can make for steady action once a school is located.

    Best baits right now are all about subtlety and staying in the strike zone. On smallmouth, think:
    - 3–3.5 inch swimbaits on light jig heads, crept just off bottom.
    - Ned rigs and small tubes in natural goby or green pumpkin tones.
    - Blade baits and spoons yo‑yoed on steep breaks when fish are grouped up.

    For lake trout, vertical presentations shine:
    - Heavy spoons and jigging raps worked over 60–120 feet.
    - White or pearl soft plastics on heavier heads dropped to marked fish.

    Live bait can be a difference‑maker: medium shiners or small suckers on a slip‑sink­er or float rig, fished around rock humps and points, will tempt neutral bronzebacks and lingering largemouth. Use light fluorocarbon leaders and be patient; bites can feel like extra weight instead of a thump.

    Two local hot spots to keep on your radar:
    - The Inland Sea and the Gut: Deep edges, rock, and current pinch points that hold winter smallmouth. Work the breaks and subtle humps with Ned rigs and small swimbaits.
    - Converse Bay down to Thompson’s Point on the Vermont side: Classic main‑lake structure with rock and drops that set up well for both smallmouth and lake trout this time of year.

    Fish slow, watch your electronics, and don’t be afraid to sit on a pod of marks and grind them out. The big girls still eat in this cold, just not fast.

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  • Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Snow Squalls, Trophy Bass, and Expanded Trout Opportunities

    Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Snow Squalls, Trophy Bass, and Expanded Trout Opportunities
    Dec 4 2025
    # Lake Champlain Fishing Report – December 4, 2025

    Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain fishing report for today. We're looking at some challenging conditions out there, so listen up.

    **Weather & Conditions**

    Mother Nature's throwing us a curveball this morning. A cold front is moving through early this Thursday, bringing heavy snow showers and embedded snow squalls that'll make travel hazardous. We're talking visibility down to a quarter mile, quick snow accumulation of one to two inches, and gusty winds. So layer up and be safe out there. The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on conditions, so check their forecasts before heading out.

    **Fish Activity**

    The good news? December through March is prime time for targeting giant bass on Lake Champlain. Mercury pro Marshall Hughes confirms this is the season. Recently, we saw some impressive action during the Bass Pro Tour event where Jacob Wheeler dominated with 88 pounds, 2 ounces on 27 smallmouth bass—absolutely stellar performance. The tournament revealed a diverse fishery with both smallmouth and largemouth providing serious scoring opportunities.

    **What's Biting**

    Wheeler's championship setup was a Googan Baits Rattlin' Ned in Smelt and Green Pumpkin Goby on a finesse Neko hook—that's your go-to for deeper smallies right now. If you're after largemouth, a green pumpkin jig with a Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss is producing solid results. Drop-shotting with Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worms is another winner for deep structure. Texas-rigged stick worms and spoons are also working well in the current pattern.

    **Hot Spots**

    Target isolated boulders and rock piles in 35 to 40 feet of water where the fish are spreading out searching for food. Ticonderoga's been holding quality fish, especially largemouth around covered areas. Structure with visible cover is key—bass are using these areas as home bases but roaming to feed.

    **Winter Fishing Opportunity**

    Here's something fresh: Vermont Fish and Wildlife just expanded their fall stocking program, allowing catch-and-release fishing for trophy trout in nine rivers including East Creek in Rutland County through mid-April. You can contribute to their research by reporting tagged trout online—a great way to be part of the action.

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  • Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Prime Giant Bass Season and Proven Lure Tactics

    Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Prime Giant Bass Season and Proven Lure Tactics
    Dec 3 2025
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, December 3rd. We're heading into prime giant bass season right now, and conditions are shaping up nicely for anglers willing to brave the cold.

    Water temperatures have dropped significantly and we're in what I call the late fall migration phase. The bass have transitioned from their feeding frenzy and are moving toward deeper winter holding patterns. This is the sweet spot—December through March is genuinely the best time to target giant bass on this lake.

    Here's what's working: focus on deeper structure and transition zones rather than shallow flats. Minnow imitations are your bread and butter right now. The pros fishing the Toyota Series recently dominated with small shiners and Ned rigs, targeting postspawn smallmouth around flats and edges. They were also crushing it on topwater in grassy areas up north. For your setup, spinnerbaits and swim jigs in natural colors are still underrated this time of year. Don't overlook blade baits either—they're killers in cold water when yo-yoed along the bottom.

    The National Weather Service out of Burlington is updating Lake Champlain recreational forecasts twice daily through December, so check those for wind and wave conditions before you head out. Bundle up and stay safe.

    I'd recommend hitting the shallower coves and creek mouths where structure concentrates bass transitioning deeper. The Fort Ticonderoga area on the New York side offers solid access, and the Charlotte area near Mount Philo on the Vermont side gives you excellent lake coverage. Secondary points in eight to twelve feet of water are absolutely firing right now.

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  • Trophy Bass Season Arrives on Lake Champlain

    Trophy Bass Season Arrives on Lake Champlain
    Dec 2 2025
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd. We're heading into prime giant bass season right now, and conditions are shaping up nicely for some serious fishing.

    Water temperatures are dropping as we move deeper into December, which means the bass are transitioning into their winter patterns. According to Mercury pro Marshall Hughes, December through March is absolutely the best time to target giant bass, so if you've been waiting for your shot at a trophy, now's your moment.

    We've got some solid fish activity happening in the lake. Recent seine samples from late November pulled up seven juvenile black sea bass, feather blennies, and skilletfish throughout the water column. You're also seeing good numbers of spider crabs, mud crabs, and grass shrimp—these baitfish movements are critical right now.

    Here's the key: match the hatch. The bass are keyed into whatever baitfish are moving in your area. Right now, focus on lures that mimic shiners and other small forage fish. Soft plastics and crankbaits that match the natural baitfish profiles will get you dialed in. Don't overlook live shiners either—they're money this time of year.

    For your best shots, hit the shallow creeks and pockets around the shoreline where baitfish are staging. The fish will follow the bait, and December positioning means they're setting up in predictable spots. Also work around shallow shoals and humps where structure funnels the migration routes.

    The early morning bite is prime—that's when the bass feed most actively in cold water. Bundle up and get out there early.

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  • Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Blustery Conditions, Winter Bass, and Walleye Hot Spots

    Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Blustery Conditions, Winter Bass, and Walleye Hot Spots
    Dec 1 2025
    Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, December 1st.

    We've got some wild weather moving through today, folks. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7 AM through 7 PM with south winds hitting 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts pushing up to 45. The strongest gusts are hammering the northern slopes of the Adirondacks and along our lake shores. Definitely use caution out there—this isn't ideal conditions, but if you're brave enough to venture out, bundle up tight.

    We're right at the tail end of the recreational fishing season here. The National Weather Service wraps up their Lake Champlain forecasts come December, and we're already seeing ice coverage reports starting to roll in with satellite imagery. If you're planning winter activities on the lake, check multiple resources for accurate ice thickness information.

    Now, talking fish activity—December through March is prime time for targeting giant bass in our region. We're seeing a solid mix of largemouth and spotted bass in these deeper winter months. Recent tournament reports from similar northeastern waters show anglers are having success with ultra-shallow crankbaits in bluegill patterns, especially around structure like docks and cypress trees. Soft plastics like junebug-colored stick baits are producing well too. If you want to go aggressive, frogs and buzzbaits around vegetation are solid choices.

    For your hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the rocky points and current seams. Work your jigs tipped with minnows or blade baits during dawn and dusk—that's when the walleye and bass are most active. Water temperatures are hovering around 55 to 56 degrees, so fish are schooling up tight.

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  • Smallmouth Dominance on Lake Champlain: Minnow Patterns Shine in Malletts Bay and Alburg Passage

    Smallmouth Dominance on Lake Champlain: Minnow Patterns Shine in Malletts Bay and Alburg Passage
    Nov 30 2025
    # Lake Champlain Fishing Report - November 30th, 2025

    Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Lake Champlain report, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty decent out there today.

    First up, the tides. Burlington area is showing a low tide at 11:27 AM at minus 2.9 feet, so you've got some decent water movement this morning. Sunrise was at 6:49 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:28 PM, so you've got a solid eight and a half hours of good light.

    Now, here's where it gets interesting. Just a couple weeks back, the Toyota Series wrapped up on the lake, and the fishing reports were absolutely stellar. The smallmouth bite was dominant out there—postspawn fish were aggressive and hungry. Tucker Smith won the event throwing minnows and Ned rigs, particularly 5-inch Yamamoto Shad Shapes paired with Picasso jig heads. Multiple anglers in the top ten were keying on minnow patterns, specifically X Zone Rally Shads and Deps Sakamata Shads on light jig heads. These fish were hanging around flats, secondary points with grass lines or rock, and current breaks in areas like Malletts Bay and the Alburg Passage.

    The water depth sweet spot was between eight and twelve feet where fish were schooled up and aggressive. Several anglers reported catching five to ten fish per day on minnow patterns alone. One competitor even mentioned seeing hundreds of little perch and alewives, which tells us the baitfish are abundant right now.

    For your hot spots today, I'd focus on those secondary points with grass structure around Malletts Bay—that's producing consistent smallmouth. Also check out current breaks and pinch points where baitfish ball up. Minnow imitations are your bread and butter right now, particularly in three to five-inch sizes on 1/8 to 1/4-ounce heads.

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  • Late Fall Bass Fishing on Lake Champlain with Artificial Lure

    Late Fall Bass Fishing on Lake Champlain with Artificial Lure
    Nov 29 2025
    Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

    We're heading into late fall, and conditions are shifting as we approach the winter months. Lake Champlain is cooling down nicely, which means the fish are transitioning to their cold-weather patterns. The lake's been seeing some solid activity recently, and there's definitely opportunity out there if you know where to look.

    For structure, focus on the deeper drop-offs and rocky points where bass like to suspend during this season. The fish aren't as aggressive as they were in summer, so you'll want to slow down your presentations. The 3- to 5-foot range has been productive around shallow cover and fallen timber. Target areas near Mount Philo to the south and around the Missisquoi Bay area to the north—both hold good populations this time of year.

    For lures, black and blue is your go-to color scheme right now. Soft plastics are working well—specifically 4-inch to 5-inch worms and tubes. Drop-shot rigs with lighter weights around 1/8 to 1/4 ounce are ideal for the colder water temps. Jigs with subtle presentations outperform aggressive baits. If you want to throw a crankbait, stick with weighted models that allow you to keep your bait in the strike zone longer. Live minnows remain solid bait options if you prefer traditional methods.

    Activity's been moderate, with better success coming during the warming periods mid-day. Early morning and late afternoon are still producing, but patience is key. Recent reports from the Lake Champlain fishing community show anglers consistently connecting with quality fish using flipping and pitching techniques around dense cover.

    Get out there and put some time in. The fish are there—you just need to find them.

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  • Late Fall Frenzy on Lake Champlain - Your Weekly Fishing Report

    Late Fall Frenzy on Lake Champlain - Your Weekly Fishing Report
    Nov 28 2025
    Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 28th, 2025.

    We're deep into late fall now, and Champlain's showing us what she's got. Water temps have dropped into the mid-to-high 40s, and that means the fish are feeding with purpose. We don't have tidal movements to worry about on Champlain—that's a freshwater advantage—but wind is absolutely shaping how you'll want to work your spots today.

    **The Bite**

    Smallmouth are still the headliners up here. Recent pro tournaments have shown us these fish are stacked in impressive numbers, with solid bags consistently topping the scales. The postspawn bite is transitioning nicely, and fish are relating to deeper structure and flats with rocky transitions. You're looking at depths of 15 to 30 feet where the real action's happening right now.

    **What's Working**

    Drop-shot rigs with finesse minnows are absolutely money. Tournament pros have been dialing in Yamamoto Shad Shape Worms and Ned rigs with great success. Green pumpkin colors are killer in this clear water. Blade baits like the Steelshad are also producing solid strikes over mid-depth flats. Don't sleep on topwater walking baits at first light either—that's when you'll see some explosive action.

    For live bait, fresh shiners and fathead minnows continue to produce, especially in the morning hours. If you can source fresh smelt, that'll get attention from walleye cruising the deeper edges too.

    **Fish Species & Recently Caught**

    Walleye are heating up along rocky points and current seams, particularly in the 15-to-20-inch range. Lake trout are active in deeper water around Split Rock and Thompson's Point—some pushing 8 pounds. Largemouth are still tucked in dying weedbeds in the south lake bays, with a few surprises up to 4 pounds still willing to bite. Yellow perch are schooling up between boats in Malletts Bay, and limits are possible if you find the school.

    **Hot Spots Today**

    Hit **The Gut near Grand Isle**—it's a reliable smallmouth haunt with walleye cruising edges at dusk. Then work over to **Missisquoi Bay**, where largemouth are stacked in the dying cabbage beds with bonus slab crappie pulling off the edges.

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