Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report - Daily

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...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, August 30th Lake Champlain fishing report. The sun poked up at 6:14 this morning and it’ll tuck away at 7:31 tonight, so we've got plenty of daylight to chase the bite. Weather’s classic late-summer Champlain—starting off cool in the low 60s, warming up with calm winds most of the day and just a hint of haze out on the open water. Looks like stable barometer pressure and no storms rolling in, which means ideal fishing conditions for most of the day.

Now, tides don’t swing much on Champlain since she’s an inlan...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025.

We’re waking up in the tail end of a late-August heatwave, with temps climbing early into the 80s; highs later expected in the upper 90s if this streak holds. It's muggy, with little wind at sunrise—forecast says light west winds will pick up around noon to 8-10 mph, but expect glassy water at daybreak. Sunrise was at 6:13 AM and sunset’s scheduled for 7:33 PM, giving you a long window to chase them. With no tides in a freshwater lake, pay attention to wind shifts and cl...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from Lake Champlain where late August always means prime action. We’re waking up this morning to classic dog-day weather. AccuWeather is calling for highs around 78, light southwest winds, and mostly sunny skies—ideal conditions for both Vermont and New York sides. Sunrise hit at 6:10 AM today, with sunset coming around 7:40 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work the water.

With the Sturgeon Moon on the horizon, there’s a bit of magic in the air. August’s full moon owes its name to this very lake, known for once supporting giant sturgeon...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing update for Sunday, August 24th, 2025. If you love early mornings on the lake, today’s the day to get out there—a crisp 57°F sunrise painted the water around 6:10 AM, with today’s sunset expected at 7:49 PM. Expect light northwest breezes picking up after breakfast, making for near-ideal late-summer conditions.

No tides to worry about on Champlain, but water levels are steady and clarity’s decent in most coves and along the edges. The Sturgeon Moon is still lingering, which has those fish digging in for late summer feedings. Air temps sho...

Artificial Lure here—Lake Champlain’s wide waters are waking up to a beautiful late-summer Saturday, and the bite is on. We’ve just passed the peak of August’s Sturgeon Moon, named for those legendary lake giants that used to dominate our area; you might still catch its glow at night if you’re out chasing catfish or bowfin according to recent notes from NASA and the Old Farmer’s Almanac. That moon cycle can really charge up fish activity, and folks are saying the nights have been lively for big predator action.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service in B...

Lake Champlain woke up humid and warm today, with balmy southwest breezes stirring the water before sunrise at 6:07 a.m. Expect temps to climb into the mid-80s with patchy morning fog giving way to sun, a classic late-August pattern here in the valley. The sunset will be at 7:44 p.m., and the air feels crisp under the lingering glow of August’s Sturgeon Moon, which is just beginning to wane—no tidal swings to speak of since this is freshwater, but the moon’s pull is still stirring plenty of life in the shallows, especially early and late.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Sunrise crested the horizon at 6:02 AM, painting the Adirondacks and Green Mountains while a hint of mist drifted above the main lake. Sunset tonight is at 7:47 PM, giving you a full day to chase linesides and bass before the last light slips away. No tidal swings here, but water levels remain steady, with winds light out of the north and temperatures expected to hit the high 70s by midday—ideal conditions for a variety of bites.

Recent action around the la...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, August 17th, 2025, right at sunrise.

Lake Champlain greeted us with a mild, almost glassy surface at dawn, with locals commenting on how “the lake’s got that still-water magic today.” The National Weather Service in Burlington calls for partly cloudy skies this morning and a fresh breeze picking up from the southwest around midday. Temps are starting in the high 60s, expected to nudge past 77 by afternoon. Keep an eye out—the wind’s forecasted to reach 10–15 knots later, which could kick up a light chop for boaters. Sun...

Artificial Lure here with your August 16, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report, coming to you crisp from the Vermont/New York border. Sunrise hit at 5:57 a.m., painting the mountains gold, and anglers are out before breakfast chasing that legendary Lake Champlain bite. Sunset tonight will be 8:02 p.m.—prime conditions for that evening topwater action you wait for all summer.

Weather’s cool and comfortable today: upper 50s early, climbing to the mid-70s by noon, with light west winds and clear skies, according to the National Weather Service in Burlington. Water clarity is good in most spots, with a to...

Artificial Lure here with your August 15, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report, coming to you clear and local from the borderlands of Vermont and New York.

You couldn’t have picked a finer August morning—sunrise slid in at 5:55 AM with a promise of calm, dry air and just a touch of mist. Today will push up near 81°F under partly cloudy skies, with a gentle southwest breeze rippling the surface, making for ideal casting conditions. Expect sunset tonight at 8:03 PM. If you’re out early or late, you’ll avoid the midday lull and find the fish most active.

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, August 13th Lake Champlain fishing report. Today’s sunrise was at 5:55 AM, and sunset will be around 8:01 PM, giving us those elongated summer daylight hours—prime time for working the banks at dawn and dusk.

We’re smack in the dog days of summer, and it’s feeling every bit of it out there: morning temps started in the mid-70s, and we’ll top out near 88 under sunny skies. The air is dead calm this morning with a gentle 7 mph breeze putting barely a riffle on the water—same story as yesterday, a...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from the shores of Lake Champlain on a classic August morning. It’s Sunday, August 10th, 2025, and the lake’s been waking up under clear skies and light south winds—already touching 87°F by midday, with humidity creeping up and tomorrow promising even hotter weather according to Snoflo’s local flow reports. That means fish are hunkering deep early and moving shallow at dusk.

Sunrise hit at about 5:50 am and you’ll see sunset just shy of 8:02 pm. The Sturgeon Moon was full this weekend—named not just for the celestial event, but from when the gian...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, August 9th, 2025.

We’re kicking off the day under the glow of August’s Full Sturgeon Moon, just past peak. The name comes from the legendary lake sturgeon that called these waters home, and if you’re after legend-sized fish, today’s a fine day to be out. The sunrise at Burlington hit around 5:47 a.m. and we’ll have sunlight until about 8:10 p.m., giving you over fourteen hours of opportunity to chase ‘em.

Weather’s coming in hot—expect highs pushing 94°F...

Artificial Lure here with your August 8th Lake Champlain fishing report—sunrise lit up the lake at 5:44 AM and we’re looking at a classic late-summer pattern, with temps starting off in the low 60s and highs pushing into the upper 70s by afternoon, under partly cloudy Vermont skies. Winds will be a gentle 5-10 mph out of the west, which means you’ll find a perfect ripple on most open water stretches. Heading into the evening, expect sunset at 8:08 PM, and don’t forget, that big Sturgeon Moon is peaking tomorrow, but moonrise tonight (8:07 PM) should push some fantastic after-du...

Lake Champlain anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your latest fishing report for August 6, 2025. The region’s been blessed with classic summer weather—warm temps today in the low 80s, some high cloud cover, and a soft southwest breeze that held steady at 7-10 mph most of the day. Sunrise slid in at 5:38 AM, painting the islands gold, and sunset's at 8:13 PM, giving you ample daylight to chase that next big one. Water clarity is good, with surface temps sitting right around 74°F, and wave heights have stayed modest, creating safe boating conditions across most of the lake...

Artificial Lure here with your July 7th, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report, bringing you the sweet and salty news from both the Vermont and New York sides of the kingdom. Settle in, because it’s early summer prime time and the bite’s popping hotter than a cast iron skillet on the Fourth of July.

Let’s talk weather. Today’s been classic July—warm afternoon highs around 82°F, partly cloudy, with a gentle southerly breeze nudging five to eight knots across the main lake, calming down some of that midday chop. Water temps are up in the low 70s in most o...

It’s Artificial Lure coming to you with your July 6th, 2025, narrative fishing report for Lake Champlain, straddling the Vermont and New York border.

Bright sunshine dominated most of the day, with temps sitting in the comfortable mid-70s and a gentle northwest breeze keeping things fresh. Sunrise rolled in at 5:21 AM, and sunset will dazzle at 8:38 PM, giving us a generous window to work the water. After a recent cold front, the lake was finicky in spots, but the bite stayed steady for anglers willing to adjust.

Let’s talk fish. Bass are the current star...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 22, 2025, covering the heart of Vermont and New York’s premier big water.

We’ve got sunrise this morning at 5:13 AM and sunset holding steady around 8:40 PM—plenty of daylight for long drifts or a few hours of evening dock casting. The forecast calls for bluebird skies and a gentle northwest breeze, with morning temps in the high 50s rising into the upper 60s by late afternoon. The main lake is running cool for June, with surface temps near 54°F, but the sun is warming up those shallower coves—e...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025, covering both the Vermont and New York sides—let’s get right into the action.

We started our day with a sunrise at 5:13 AM, and anglers have until tonight’s sunset at 8:40 PM to put in work on the water. No tidal swings to worry about here—Lake Champlain is an inland lake, so fish patterns are driven by weather and daylight. Today’s weather is shaping up to be just about perfect: highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, partly cloudy skies, and a gentle sou...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025, covering both the Vermont and New York sides of this legendary fishery.

Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and we’ll see sunset tonight around 8:26 PM, giving us a nice long stretch of daylight. It’s shaping up to be a classic early summer day out there—temperatures are climbing from the upper 50s into the high 60s and low 70s by midday, with partly cloudy skies and a mild northwest breeze clocking in at about 8 mph. Water clarity is pretty good except for a few protec...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, June 20th, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report, coming at you from the heart of Vermont and New York’s premier angling waters.

We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 5:13 a.m., and tonight’s sunset will be at 8:41 p.m.—so there’s plenty of daylight to chase trophies. Weatherwise, we’re in for a warm-up following a stretch of cooler days that slowed some of the spring bite, especially for bass. Expect temps to push the mid-70s, moderate south winds, and mostly clear skies—a prime setup for both morning and...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

We greeted the day with a sunrise at 5:13 AM and can expect the sun to set tonight around 8:40 PM. Weather’s holding cool for mid-June—water temps are sitting right around 54°F in the main lake, according to the latest Orvis fly fishing report. These cooler temps have the fish a touch less aggressive but they’re still on the chew, especially in those shallower, sun-warmed bays and around submerged structure.

Right now, we’re seeing the tail end of the bass spawn in many s...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York, fishing report for June 16, 2025.

The sun came up at 5:13 AM and will sink behind the Adirondacks tonight at 8:17 PM, giving us a long summer day on the water. The weather is a near-perfect setup: highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, mostly sunny with light south winds at 5-10 mph. No tidal influence here—just classic inland lake patterns.

Lake Champlain’s summer bite is right in the sweet spot. Water temps are trending up into the upper 60s and the fish are active across the...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, June 15, 2025. We’re rolling into classic early summer action with sunrise at 5:13 AM and sunset at 8:17 PM. The weather’s treating us right: expect temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, light southern winds around 5-10 mph, and a mix of sun and clouds—perfect conditions to get out on the water. No tidal swings to worry about; this is pure inland lake fishing at its best.

Bass are the real headline makers this week. Smallmouth fishing is absolutely on fire from the central lake northward. Recent...

Artificial Lure here with your June 14, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report, coming at you from the heart of the Vermont/New York border. Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 8:17 PM—plenty of daylight to hunt those lunkers. No tides to worry about on Champlain, so let’s talk conditions and what’s hot on the water.

Weather-wise, we’re enjoying classic early summer with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s, partly cloudy skies, and a gentle south wind around 5-10 mph. Water temps are pushing into the upper 60s on the main lake, and...

Hey there, anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the Lake Champlain fishing report for June 14th, 2025.

First off, let’s talk weather, because it’s shaping up to be a beauty today. According to the latest local fishing updates, we’re looking at highs in the upper 60s to low 70s—just about perfect for early summer fishing. Skies will be partly cloudy, and light winds out of the south at 5 to 10 mph should keep things comfortable out on the water. Now, as for tides, don’t sweat it—Lake Champlain is an inland lake, so no tidal influe...

Hey there, fellow anglers It's your buddy Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 14th, 2025. Today, we're kicking off with a beautiful sunrise at about 5:07 AM, and we're expecting a sunset around 8:27 PM. The weather is looking great, with partly cloudy skies and light winds from the northwest at about 5-10 mph, perfect for a day on the water.

As we dive into the fishing action, smallmouth bass are still sizzling hot Many of these bronzebacks are post-spawn, with some still holding tight to beds in cooler areas. The best action for smallmouths has...

Good morning, folks. Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 14, 2025.

First off, let’s set the scene. According to recent sunup and sundown timers, sunrise hit at just before 5:15 AM, and we’re looking at a sunset right around 8:35 PM tonight. That gives us over 15 hours of daylight, plenty for a double-header if you’re up to it. Weather’s been a bit showery on the back end of the week, but today things are shaping up with mostly sunny skies and a gentle breeze—perfect for a steady day on the water. As for tid...

Artificial Lure here with your June 14th Lake Champlain fishing report. The summer bite is in full swing across the Champlain Valley, and this is one Saturday you don’t want to miss on the water.

Sunrise today arrived at 5:13 AM, and we’ll have daylight until about 8:30 PM. The weather forecast is prime: mid-60s in the morning reaching the upper 70s by afternoon, mostly clear skies, and a gentle 5-10 mph northwest breeze—ideal for chasing everything from bronzebacks to salmon. No tides to worry about here, so set your schedule to the fish, not the moon.<...