Late Fall Bass Fishing on Lake Champlain with Artificial Lure

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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