Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report - Daily

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 28th, 2025. Sun’s just up over the Green Mountains, with sunrise today at 7:25 AM and sunset coming at 5:45 PM. It’s a classic late October morning—cold bite in the air and a northerly wind carrying a little chop over the open water.

According to Advanced Bassin’ Plus, we’ve just been through a stretch of frosty mornings and big winds, making for tough starts but producing excellent afternoon fishing once things warm up. Recent outings saw anglers hammering solid numbers of smallmouth with plenty of those chunky “fo...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025. Sunrise hit us right at 7:20 AM, and we’re looking at a classic crisp, late-October morning in the valley—mid-40s at dawn, highs creeping into the upper 50s as the day goes on. Wind’s light out of the north, five to ten, with a touch of fog along the shore that should burn off by midday. Sunset tonight is at 5:52 PM, leaving us with prime golden hour conditions to wrap up the evening bite.

No tides to track on the lake today, but water...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 26, 2025. We’re deep into fall, and the bite’s reflecting the quick-changing weather—cold overnight dips are carving fog off the water, and those hungry smallies and lakers are on the move. Today, expect sunrise at 7:21 AM and sunset right about 5:47 PM. The morning saw dense fog, but it’s burning off to reveal mostly cloudy skies, temps climbing from the upper 30s into the low 50s, with a light north breeze that’ll pick up later. Water temps are hovering in the high 40s to low 50s, so dress in l...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you bright and early with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, October 25th, 2025. We’ve got a crisp, classic North Country fall morning on tap—with a lake temp hanging in the low 50s and surface fog burning off after a picture-perfect sunrise at 7:20 AM. Expect air temps finishing the day around the mid 50s, and only light southern winds, making for ideal, glassy conditions through the early bite. Sunset will be at 5:47 PM, giving you plenty of time to chase those last casts into twilight.

As for tides—while Lake Champlain isn’t...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 24th Lake Champlain fishing report—coming at you from the heart of Vermont and New York’s border waters, right as the sun pokes up at 7:18 this morning and ready to duck behind the Adirondacks by 5:54 this evening.

We’re starting off in crisp fall conditions: the overnight lows stuck in the upper 30s, with the mercury warming to the low to mid-50s under partly cloudy skies. Winds are light from the north-northwest, barely ruffling the bays. No tidal action here, but if you’re planning a full day, expect steady l...

This is Artificial Lure, your source for boots-on-the-ground, rod-in-hand insight from beautiful Lake Champlain, straddling Vermont and New York on this brisk Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

We’re starting off with the weather—a classic late-October chill has rolled in overnight, with temps hovering in the upper 30s at daybreak, reaching for the high 40s by midday. Expect partly cloudy skies and a steady north-northwest breeze at 10 to 15 mph, making for a brisk but fishable day. Sunrise was at 7:18 a.m. and sunset will fall around 5:55 p.m. No tides to report here, since Champlain isn’t tidal, but water...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The North Country served up a crisp, classic Champlain autumn morning—air temps were in the low 40s at dawn, warming to a high just shy of 60 by midafternoon, with a light north breeze keeping things cool. Sunrise eased in at 7:15 AM and we’ll see sunset at 5:58 PM tonight. Surface water temp remains steady in the upper 50s, and after a chilly night, expect fish to stay deep until midmorning.

There’s no tidal movement on Champlain, but these cooling trends and shorter days have defini...

Good morning, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guide for all things fishing around Lake Champlain. Today, October 21, the sun rises at about 6:55 AM and sets at 5:55 PM. While tides aren't a major factor here, the current weather is crisp with a gentle breeze, perfect for a day on the water.

Recently, there's been some impressive smallmouth bass activity, with reports of catches smashing state records. The best lures for bass right now are soft plastics and crankbaits.

For other species, try using live bait like minnows or worms. Notable catches include trout and walleye, especially...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York fishing report for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

Classic autumn air greeted anglers this morning along Champlain—mostly clear skies, a light south-southwest breeze, and air temps climbing out of the upper 40s into the upper 50s by mid-morning. Sunrise came just past 7:10 AM and sunset will be around 6:05 PM today, so if you’re planning an evening bite, keep that narrowing window in mind. Lake Champlain doesn’t get tides, but water is running a bit higher than average after last week’s rains. Water clarity is solid with shi...

This is Artificial Lure with today’s narrative fishing report for Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York, Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

Conditions on the big lake are shaping up for classic autumn fishing. We’re waking to a balmy, crisp morning—mostly clear skies, light south/southwest winds, and comfortable air temps climbing from the high 40s into the upper 50s as the sun rises over the water. According to Zillow’s local property listings, sunrise on this side of the lake hit just after 7:10 AM and sunset tonight will be around 6:05 PM, so plan your trip with daylight in mind...

Artificial Lure here, with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

First light broke over the lake right at 7:14 AM, with sunset tonight coming around 6:09 PM. You’ll have about 11 hours of good daylight to wet a line. The sky is partly cloudy, with a few misty pockets lingering in the valleys and temps starting in the low 40s, warming to the upper 50s this afternoon – ideal for fall fishing. Winds are expected to stay calm out of the northwest, 5-8 mph. It’s been a dry stretch for our region, and Vermont Daily Chronicle notes water...

Howdy, anglers. This is Artificial Lure with the latest hot scoop on fishing Lake Champlain, where the water’s crisp, the colors are turning, and the fish—well, they’ve been putting on a decent show. We’re just shy of peak foliage, but the action out here has had its moments.

Sunrise today is a little after 7 a.m., and sunset’s just a tick past 6 p.m. You’ll have all the daylight you need, but this time of year, mornings and evenings are when the bite happens—so plan accordingly. Weather-wise, we’re looking at a clear, cool da...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with today’s Lake Champlain fishing report for October 15th, 2025.

We’ve got a classic, crisp mid-October setup on the lake. Local sunrise is 7:07 AM with sunset at 6:09 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those fall trophies. The current weather is typical for upstate this time of year—cool mornings in the low 40s, highs climbing into the mid to upper 50s. Skies today are partly cloudy with a light southwest breeze at around 6 to 8 knots, so expect manageable chop out there—just enough for a good drift.

Now, abo...

Sun’s just starting to cast golden streaks across the misty expanse of Lake Champlain, and here’s Artificial Lure with a boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

Let’s hook into the details, starting with the weather. This morning, the air’s crisp, but there’s not a breath of wind stirring—mirror-flat water right off the bat, perfect for the early rodders. The Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Daily Fishing Report says the day will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-60s, so dress in layers—you’ll want to shed a jacket once you get int...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 11, 2025.

We’re waking up to a cool fall Saturday, with sunrise rolling in at 7:04 AM and sunset set for 6:13 PM. The weather forecast promises mostly sunny skies, brisk southwest winds around 15-20 mph, and high temps near 61°F—so throw on an extra layer and expect a little chop out there. Water levels across Vermont are low for this time of year, with flow in major rivers about 25% of normal, thanks to the dry spell we’ve been having. That said, Lake Champlain’s depth keeps things steady fo...

Lake Champlain is putting on her classic October show—crisp air, low water, and the leaves just about at their fiery peak along the Vermont and New York shoreline. Today, October 10th, sunrise hit at 6:57 AM, with sunset on tap for 6:13 PM. Winds this morning are light out of the north-northeast around 5 to 7 knots, but should swing more northwest by midday, keeping wave heights down to a gentle 1 to 2 feet—prime conditions for boaters hugging the shoreline or prowling the bays. The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies and highs rising to the mid-60s by afternoon.

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 8, 2025, coming to you bright and early before daybreak. Today’s sunrise in the Burlington-Plattsburgh stretch was at 6:56 AM, with a sunset coming up at 6:19 PM, so you’ve got a solid window for those golden hour bites.

Weather’s the big talk this morning: after a streak of blustery days, we’re starting cool—mid-40s at dawn—and forecasted to warm to the upper 50s by afternoon. Winds are moderate out of the west at 8-12 mph, dying off after noon. No rain in sight, and the water’s...

Well, howdy, anglers—Artificial Lure here, coming at you live from the shores of Lake Champlain, where the fishing’s finer than a crisp Vermont maple leaf on a sunny autumn day. Let’s dive into your local fishing roundup for Sunday, October 5, 2025.

## Weather & Water Conditions

First off, the weather’s in our favor today. After morning rain cleared out late last night, we’re looking at a mix of sun and wispy clouds—perfect for keeping both the fish and you comfortable. The water’s calm, still holding onto some summer clarity, but the air’s got that unmis...

Good morning, Lake Champlain anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, October 4th fishing report.

The autumn bite is absolutely heating up on Champlain right now. Yesterday's conditions brought some fantastic action for those willing to brave the cooler morning temps. Sunrise hit at 7:02 AM today, giving us plenty of daylight until sunset around 6:30 PM.

**Current Conditions**
Water levels remain critically low due to Vermont's ongoing extreme drought conditions. Exercise extreme caution when navigating familiar waters - Hogback and Colchester reefs near the Causeway are creating hazards for boaters. Several marinas report damage from...

Wind is whistlin’ off the Adirondacks and the Champlain Valley’s cloaked in classic October chill. For those ready to brave the bite, there’s plenty to chase and a few tales to tell—let’s get into it, straight from the dock.

## Weather & Water

It’s another gusty morning on Lake Champlain, with west-southwest winds keepin’ the rollers white-capped and the drift lively—Anglers and guides have been talkin’ about how these fall blows can shift a trip from calm to chaos in a hurry, and today’s no exception. Expect the chop to complicate boat control, especi...

Hey there, fellow anglers. This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 1st, 2025.

**Current Conditions**
Sunrise hit us at 7:05 AM with sunset coming at 6:42 PM, giving us nearly 12 hours of fishable daylight. October's transition period is prime time for both smallmouth and largemouth bass as they're actively feeding before winter.

**Recent Catches**
The bass fishing has been absolutely phenomenal this season. Andrew Oestringer just pulled an unofficial record smallmouth weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces from Lower Symes Pond - that's a full 10 ounces heavier than our current state record. What's exciting is...

Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, September 28th, 2025. The crisp early fall air has returned, with sunrise at 6:46 AM and sunset coming up at 6:39 PM—plenty of daylight for a full slate of casts and catches.

This morning, anglers hit the water just after a heavy dew, with overnight temps dropping to the low 40s and daytime highs expected in the mid-60s. Winds will be light and variable, settling out of the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Cloud cover thickens around midday, then gives way to clear skies for the afternoon. According to the La...

Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain local fishing report for Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Early fall’s crisp air, heavy morning dew, and mist rolling off the water greeted anglers before sunrise at 6:43 AM, with the sun setting tonight at 6:38 PM—making for prime fishing windows during those golden hours.

Last night’s northwest wind cooled surface temps, ranging from the upper 60s on the main lake to low 70s in protected bays. With light rain, patchy fog, and clearing skies predicted by afternoon according to NBZ-FM, today’s conditions suit both shallow and deeper presentations. Expect gentle wind, air temp...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain angling report for Friday, September 26, 2025. It’s a crisp start up here, the thermometer on the dock in South Hero reading around 53°F this morning, and folks on both the Vermont and New York sides are breaking out the flannels. Wind’s out of the north-northwest at 10 to 15 knots, making for a little chop on open water, especially north of the islands and near the broad lake. Sunrise hit at 6:42 AM and we’ll see sunset tonight at 6:44 PM, giving us almost exactly twelve hours of daylight—a classic early fall day on Champl...

Taking in the early fall air this Wednesday, September 24, 2025, on Lake Champlain, you can see why folks consider it the gem of the North Country. The shoreline from North Hero to Ticonderoga is starting to put on a color show, with reds and golds spilling down the ridges and over the water. The lake is calm this morning, and after days of dry weather, water clarity is excellent, making for some prime fishing conditions. Sunrise hit at 6:39 am and we’re looking at sunset around 6:45 pm. With a crisp high near 68°F, light northwest wind, and little rain expected all day...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, September 21st, 2025. We’re sitting in the heart of early fall on Champlain—a season that’s got both the Vermont and New York sides fired up and full of action.

Weather’s been classic September, cool mornings warming to the low 70s by afternoon, with a mix of sun and broken clouds. Winds today are pushing in from the northwest, 10 to 15 mph, which is just enough to put a ripple on the water but not enough to keep you off your favorite shoals. Sunrise hit at 6:37 AM, and...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 20th fishing report for Lake Champlain, where the early fall bite is roaring and the big bass are coming out to play. Right now, the sun rose at 6:38 a.m. and will set at 6:56 p.m. – so we’re working with just about 12 hours of daylight to chase after trophies. Winds are out of the north 10–15 mph and highs today are only in the upper 50s, a cold front rolling in since yesterday’s action. Water levels remain a bit low thanks to the ongoing moderate drought on the New York side, but plenty o...

Artificial Lure here bringing you the Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025.

Lake Champlain woke up to a brisk breeze before sunrise at 6:34 AM, with sunset coming up at 7:01 PM tonight. Locals started with partly cloudy skies, high 40s early and climbing solidly into the mid-to-upper 60s as the day wore on—steady wind from the southwest 10-18 mph kept surface chop lively and consistently helped concentrate baitfish around wind-blown points and rocky shoals.

First, for those wondering about tides: Lake Champlain’s freshwater basin is not affected by ocean tides, but constant wind fronts and...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Lake Champlain, coming at you fresh on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, right around sunrise at 7:20 AM. Let’s get you dialed in for a champion day on the water, whether you’re launching from Burlington, Plattsburgh, or any hidden cove.

Weather’s shaping up perfect for fall pattern fishing—temps starting in the upper 50s, cresting near the low 70s by afternoon. Light breeze, partly sunny, and clear air will give you good visibility on flats and clarity in the deeper basins. Sunset tonight’s at 7:07 PM, so you’ve got a prime...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your September 14 Lake Champlain fishing report. Let’s get right to it — late summer is hanging on by a thread, the air’s cooling off after a hot stretch, and today brought a classic Champlain forecast: overcast skies with patchy afternoon sun, temps hovering in the mid-70s, and a steady light southwest wind at about 6–10 mph. Sunrise hit at 6:34 AM, sunset rolls in at 7:04 PM. No tidal push to work with—we’re freshwater through and through up here.

Bass action’s been steady despite cooling water; smallmouth are pushing up onto rocky fla...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with today’s Lake Champlain fishing report, Sunday, September 14th, 2025. It’s trophy season and the fall colors are waking up—anglers, this is what we live for.

First light hit the water officially at 6:25 a.m. with sunrise glowing over the Adirondacks; sunset will cap the day at 7:03 p.m. Weatherwise, we started just below 50 degrees, breezy out of the northwest at 10 mph. By midday, expect highs in the low 70s, bright skies, and that quintessential crisp fall air—perfect conditions for both boaters and shore casters. No tidal swing to report—L...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain Fishing Report for Saturday, September 13, 2025.

We kicked off today crisp and cool, typical for mid-September, with sunrise at 6:31 AM and sunset coming up around 7:07 PM. Weather’s holding true to early fall: clear skies, a decent breeze rolling down the lake, and high temps expected to nudge into the upper 60s later today. Lake level as of last week was about 93.4 feet above full pool, running lower thanks to a dry stretch, which means a bit more exposed shoreline and new structure for prowling bass, but some of those shallow weed be...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, September 12, 2025.

The day kicked off cool and clear, typical for the early fall transition around the lake. Sunrise was right around 6:30 a.m., and we’ll see sunset close to 7:10 p.m. Expect a high in the low 70s, light winds shifting northeast by afternoon—ideal for both boaters and shore anglers, though the lake can get choppy quick if the wind picks up, so keep an ear out for the official National Weather Service Lake Champlain forecast around midday.

Recent nights have been brisk, and...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. The sun cracked the horizon this morning at 6:23 AM with sunset coming up tonight at 7:10 PM—a full day to wet a line and take in that first hint of fall color burning through the trees on both the Vermont and New York banks. According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, we’re starting off cool and calm, temperatures in the low 60s early, climbing to the upper 70s by midday with light variable winds, making for smooth boating and easy casting. Lake levels are a bit...

This is Artificial Lure reporting from the shores of Lake Champlain on this cool September morning, September 7, 2025. Cloud cover is patchy after some overnight drizzle, but it’s clearing up fast—perfect weather for early fall fishing. Air temps are forecast for the high 60s by midday, with a stiff northwest breeze picking up around noon. According to NOAA, sunrise came at 6:26 AM with sunset expected at 7:13 PM, giving us a long day to hit the water.

Lake Champlain water levels are down significantly this week, thanks to a regional drought, so you’ll want to keep an eye on...

Morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, September 6, 2025. If you’re just getting your tackle ready on the Vermont or New York shore, here’s what you need to know before you hit the water.

Let’s start with the weather. Sunrise came in at 6:22 AM, and we’re expecting mostly clear skies for most of the day. Temps are mild, hovering in the upper 60s early, rising to the low 80s this afternoon. Winds will be 6–8 mph out of the south-southwest, which will stir up a slight chop—ideal conditions for working...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.

Sunrise splashed the water at 6:20 AM, with sunset expected around 7:20 tonight. It’s crisp out here—surface temps are sitting in the low 50s near shore, and the air feels fresh with a hint of humidity hanging on from summer. Skies are mostly clear with light northwest breezes forecast for midday. Water levels continue to run low—about a foot below average, with the drought still taking its toll, so expect more exposed rock and weed edges than usual this time of year. According to Ver...

Lake Champlain served up classic late-summer action today, September 3rd, with anglers reporting a solid bite across both Vermont and New York shores. The day began with sunrise at 6:21 a.m., lighting up the lake under partly cloudy skies and highs reaching around 77°F. Light northwest winds kept the chop manageable, while stable barometric pressure put the fish in a feeding mood. Sunset this evening comes at 7:22 p.m., so there’s still plenty of time to get out there before dusk.

Water clarity held steady after last week’s rains, thanks to moderate flow from the tributaries, thoug...

Good morning from Lake Champlain—Artificial Lure here with your narrative fishing report for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. It’s an early September morning and the Adirondack air is crisp, the sun poked up just before 6:21 AM, and you can expect it to dip behind the Green Mountains around 7:23 tonight. It’s classic late-summer weather: patchy morning fog lifting fast, giving way to partly cloudy skies and temps in the upper 60s, climbing to a comfortable 75 by the afternoon. Light northwest winds are set to pick up a bit after lunch, just enough to riffle the surface and trigger a solid bite.<...

It’s Sunday, August 31st, and I’m Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We kicked off the morning at 6:13 AM with a vibrant sunrise out across the water (sunset will be about 7:32 PM tonight), under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s rising to low 70s by noon—no major fronts today, just a classic Champlain summer tapering into September. Winds are light from the north, five to ten knots, keeping the surface calm for both boat and bank anglers.

Lake Champlain isn’t tidal so there’s no tide forecast, but you will n...