Trophy Bass Season Arrives on Lake Champlain

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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