Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report Today

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this frosty Sunday morning, January 25th, 2026. Winter's grip is tight on the big lake straddlin' Vermont and New York, with ice buildin' steady from mid-December through April according to the National Weather Service in Burlington. No open-water rec forecasts right now—it's all about ice fishin' season, folks, so check that ice thickness before headin' out.

Weather's chilly today: highs hoverin' in the low 20s, light winds from the northwest, partly cloudy skies. Sunrise kicked off around 7:20 AM, sunset's at 4:50 PM—short days mean bundle up and...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter morning, January 24th, 2026. Ice is solidifying across the big lake after that recent cold snap—Spreaker's Lake Champlain Fishing Report from January 23rd says perch, walleye, and pike bites are heating up big time, with limits coming easy on the Vermont and New York sides. Their January 9th update backs it: solid action on those species through the ice, especially in bays where depths hit 10-20 feet.

Weather's cooperating today—light winds around 5-10 mph from the northwest, highs in the low 20s, lows...

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's January 21, 2026, 8:20 AM, and we're deep in ice fishing season on this massive border lake stretchin' from Vermont to New York. Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM, sunset's comin' at 4:45 PM—short days, but the bitin's pickin' up under that thicken' ice.

Weather's classic winter: highs in the low 20s, light winds from the northwest, partly cloudy skies per local forecasts. No tides to worry 'bout on Champlain—it's a lake, not the sea—but water levels are steady, ice reportsin' 12-18 inches thick in most s...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter mornin', January 19th, 2026. It's ice fishin' season on the big lake, stretchin' from Vermont to New York and up into Quebec, with huts poppin' up everywhere from mid-January through March, per Bonjour Quebec's ice fishin' guide. Ice thickness is buildin' steady—check local reports before headin' out, 'cause safety first on these bays.

Weather's lookin' cold and clear today: highs hoverin' round 20°F, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny skies. Sunrise kicked off at 7:22 AM, sunset at 4:47 PM—short days, so bundl...

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Lake Champlain ice fishing guru, comin' at ya from the Vermont-New York line on this crisp January 16th mornin'. Winter's grip is tight—temps hoverin' around 20°F with light snow flurries and northwest winds at 10-15 mph, keepin' that lake locked up solid. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, sunset 'round 4:40 PM, givin' ya about 9 hours of daylight to drill some holes.

Ice is 12-18 inches thick across the big lake, per local reports from Kings Bay Campground up north—safe for foot traffic, but watch for pressure ridges near the inlets. No tidal actio...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's January 14, 2026, and we're deep in ice fishing season 'round these parts—ice is thickening up nice in spots, but watch them pressure ridges and currents, they can go from feet-thick to inches quick, like that Bangor Daily News fella warned about walleye hunts.

Weather's crisp today: highs hoverin' 'round 20°F, light winds from the southwest at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny with a chance of flurries later—perfect for bundlin' up and drillin' holes. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset 'round 4:42 PM, givin' ya solid...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for January 12th, 2026, right here on the big lake straddlin' Vermont and New York. We're deep in mid-winter ice-up now, with safe ice patchin' in across the bays—perfect for hardwater action.

Weather's crisp today: highs around 25°F, lows dippin' to 10°F overnight, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny skies. Sunrise kicked off at 7:32 AM, sunset at 4:42 PM—short days, so bundle up and hit it early. No tides to worry 'bout on this freshwater giant, but water temps hoverin' 33-35°F under the ice.

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We’re locked in full winter mode now, with Champlain running cold, water temps in the low to mid‑30s and a mix of early shoreline ice, skimmed bays, and plenty of open main‑lake water. NWS Burlington is calling for seasonably cold air, light north winds early, and a chance of light snow showers this afternoon. Sunrise is right around 7:30 a.m., with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so you’ve got a tight daylight window to work with.

No true tide on Champlain, but water levels a...

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We’re locked in a mid‑winter pattern now, and both Vermont Fish & Wildlife and the New York DEC are still hammering home the message: safe ice first. Local shop chatter from the Islands down through Addison says ice is decent in protected bays, but still sketchy on the big main‑lake stretches and anywhere near current or pressure ridges. Keep that spud bar working and don’t trust old holes or sled tracks.

Weather-wise, the Burlington forecast has us in classic January chill: teens to l...

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We’re deep in winter pattern now, and both Vermont Fish & Wildlife and the New York DEC remind folks that safe ice is your first job – thickness is highly variable this year, especially where creeks dump in and along pressure ridges. The big lake doesn’t have uniform ice, so most serious ice anglers are still favoring protected bays and shallows on both shores.

Weather’s running typical January cold: teens into low 20s with a light north–northwest breeze, high pressure in control. That means m...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's January 7th, 2026, 8:20 AM, and we're kickin' off the day with crisp winter air hoverin' around 25°F, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, and partly cloudy skies—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the ice or open water edges. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset tonight at 4:42 PM, givin' us a short window but prime low-light bites. No real tides here on the big lake, but those narrows and inlets are seein' subtle current shifts from wind and river inflow—watch for 'em near...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this frigid winter morning of January 5th, 2026. Sunrise hit around 7:40 AM and sunset's at 4:50 PM, givin' us short days but prime open-water action under that 15% waxin' crescent moon. Solunar tables from Town Line, NY, peg major bite times from 3:50-5:50 AM and 4:21-6:21 PM—get out early if you can beat the chill.

Weather's crisp and clear, highs hoverin' near freezin' with light winds off the Adirondacks—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water without ice hassles yet. No real tides on Champlain, but flows are...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp January 4th morning. It's early winter on the big lake straddlin' Vermont and New York, and we're talkin' prime ice fishin' season—ice is buildin' solid in most bays, but always check thickness, as the New York DEC reminds us.

Weather's frigid today: highs hoverin' round 20°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, sunset 4:35 PM—short days, so bundle up. No real tides on Champlain, but Mettawee River tributary's runnin' low at 351 cfs near Middle Granville per S...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp January 3rd mornin', 8:20 AM sharp. Winter's grip is tight on the big lake straddlin' Vermont and New York—sunrise hit at 7:25 AM, sunset's comin' 'round 4:40 PM, givin' us short days but prime ice time. Weather's callin' for highs near 25°F, lows dippin' to 10°F, light snow flurries, and winds at 5-10 mph from the northwest—bundle up, it's the Wolf Moon season with packs howlin' in the cold, per old Algonquin lore from Space.com.

Ice is formin' steady, two to four inches at spots...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - January 2026

Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain update. We're in the thick of winter fishing season on the lake, and conditions are prime for some serious action.

Water temps are holding steady in that cold zone where the fish are bunching up tight. Lake Champlain's frozen edges are perfect right now if you're looking to get out on the ice. The Toyota Series event here recently saw some absolutely incredible weights—best we've seen in years—which tells you the fish are feeding hard and stac...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - New Year's Eve Edition

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain fishing report on this New Year's Eve morning.

Let's start with conditions. We're looking at very dry weather across Vermont right now with streamflow levels sitting at just 25 percent of normal. The Connecticut River is running about 67 percent below normal for this time of year, so water levels are definitely on the low side. That means fish are going to be concentrated in deeper holes and channels—something to keep in mind when you're ou...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter mornin' at 8:20. Winter's grip is tight on Champlain, stretchin' from Vermont to New York shores, with chilly conditions keepin' the bite steady but demandin' patience.

Sunrise hit around 7:30 AM, sunset 'bout 4:30 PM—short days mean fishin' the golden hours. Weather's cold, highs in the low 20s, light winds from the northwest per National Weather Service Burlington forecasts, waves under 1 foot on the main lake. No real tidal pull this far inland, but lake levels are low—Vermont flows at just 25% normal per SNOFLO repo...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Champlain, stretchin' from Vermont to New York. It's a crisp winter mornin' on December 28th, 2025, 'round 8:20 AM—perfect for hardwater huntin' if the ice holds. Weather's callin' for partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 30s, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph keepin' things calm. Sunrise hit at 7:35 AM, sunset's 4:25 PM, givin' ya a solid 9 hours of light. Lake levels steady per Vermont flow reports, no big swings, and tidal influences minimal this time o' year—water's holdin' even around the islands.

Fish are bitin' steady in t...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain, comin' at ya from the Vermont-New York border on this crisp winter mornin' of December 27th. Ice is lockin' in solid after that cold snap, and the Spreaker report from yesterday's got everyone buzzin' 'bout winter walleye—fish are active under the ice, with limits comin' steady from eager biters huggin' the bottom.

Weather's holdin' steady: highs in the low 20s, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies per local forecasts. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, sunset 'round 4:25 PM—plen...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's December 26th, 8:20 AM, and we're knee-deep in winter—ice is the name of the game right now. Sunrise hit around 7:30 AM, sunset's pushing 4:30 PM, so make those daylight hours count. Weather's crisp, highs in the low 20s, light winds from the northwest per the National Weather Service Burlington forecast, perfect for safe ice travel if it's thick enough.

No tides to worry about on Champlain—it's a lake, not the ocean—but water levels are low, with Vermont streams at just 25% of normal...

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We’re locked into full-on early ice mode now. According to the National Weather Service for the Burlington/Plattsburgh stretch, we’re sitting in the low 20s at daybreak with light north wind and high clouds, warming just below freezing this afternoon. That’s keeping shorelines skimmed over and the protected bays tightening up, but ice thickness is still highly variable. New York DEC is reminding anglers that you want a bare minimum of four inches of clear, solid ice for walking, and to be extra cautious anywhere...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter morning.

We're locked in early winter mode now, and conditions are shaping up to be interesting. Winds are howling west at 15-25 mph, so if you're heading out, bundle up and respect that water. The lake's getting ready for ice, and we're seeing excellent activity from smallmouth bass, lakers, and panfish before the deep freeze really sets in.

The bite's been hot lately. Anglers have been connecting on smallies and lakers using metal lures and minnow profiles—these are your go-to ar...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter morning, December 21st, 2025. Winds are howling west at 15-25 mph with gusts to 50 tonight per the National Weather Service in Burlington—secure your gear and watch for power outages. Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM, sunset by 4:25 PM, so bundle up for short days. No tides today on this freshwater beast, but lake levels are steady at USGS gages from Rouses Point to Whitehall.

Early winter bite's on fire for smallmouth bass, lake trout, and panfish, just like that Spreaker report from December 7th—anglers pull...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, December 20th at 8:20 AM. We're deep in mid-December chill, and the lake's gearing up for winter lockdown—ice is forming in spots, but open water persists in the northern and southern ends per the National Weather Service in Burlington.

Weather's brutal today: south winds 20-30 mph gusting to 45-60 mph till early afternoon, with waves 4-6 feet on the broad lake and 2-4 feet in ice-free zones. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are up for northern NY and Vermont—stay off the water if you...

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We’re sliding into that deep-winter pattern now. Overnight temps have been well below freezing, daytime struggling around the freezing mark with light north–northwest breeze and a mix of clouds and weak sun. Local weather out of Burlington is calling for highs just above 30, lows in the teens, and barometer steady to slightly rising. That stable pressure has the bite decent but not wide open.

No true ocean tides here on Champlain, but water levels are low and fairly steady, more influenced by river...

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We’re sliding into the hard‑water season now. Up north around St. Albans Bay and Missisquoi the bays are skinning over in the mornings, but main-lake Champlain is still open and rolling. No real tides here, just wind-driven seiche, and with the north breeze the water’s been stacking on the Vermont side and dropping a touch on the New York shore.

Weather’s classic December: cold nights in the teens and low 20s, daytime highs flirting with freezing, light to moderate north–northwest wind, and pa...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp Monday morning, December 15th. Winter's grip is tight on the big lake straddlin' Vermont and New York—temps hoverin' around 25°F with light snow flurries and northwest winds at 10-15 mph, keepin' things chilly but fishable if you're bundled up. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 4:18 PM, so make those daylight hours count. No real tides down here like up in the Champlain Strait at Calamity Point, but water levels are steady, risin' a tad from recent rains per Canadian tide data.

Fish activity's solid for...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday morning, December 14th. We're deep into mid-December now, and the lake's locked into those classic winter patterns—chilly waters pushing smallmouth bass, lake trout, and lakers into deeper haunts, with landlocked salmon prepping for their runs thanks to Vermont Fish & Wildlife's spawning ops.

Weather's cooperating today: expect highs in the low 30s, partly cloudy skies, light southwest winds at 5-10 mph, and dry conditions statewide per Snoflo reports—perfect for bundling up without battling gales. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset around 4:20 PM, giving you a so...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re sliding into the hardwater season now, with near‑freezing air temps, a stiff north–northwest breeze, and water temps hanging in the upper 30s to low 40s on the main lake. Skies are mostly cloudy this morning with passing breaks of sun and a chance of light snow showers later. Expect that classic Champlain chop if you’re out in an open boat.

Sunrise is right around 7:20 a.m. on the Vermont side, with sunset near 4:16 p.m., giving us a short, low‑light window tha...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Champlain. It's December 12th, 2025, and we're lookin' at a crisp mornin' with temps hoverin' around 25°F, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny skies—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset's 4:20 PM, so ya got about 9 hours of light. No real tides on Champlain, but water levels are steady, with minor fluctuations from wind—keep an eye on those currents near the inlets.

Fish activity's pickin' up this time of year. Vermont Fish & Wildlife's Ed Weed Fish Culture Station just...

Morning’s looking good for Lake Champlain anglers leaning into this December day. We’ll be seeing partly cloudy skies with crisp temps hovering in the mid-30s to low 40s (°F), perfect for late fall fishing without the big chill yet. Sunrise was around 7:15 AM, and sunset will fall near 4:20 PM, giving us limited but valuable daylight hours. The lake itself isn’t tidal, but water levels have been steady, with no strong currents to disrupt fish holding areas. Conditions on the water are calm, with light winds from the northwest at 5 to 8 mph — nice for casting without battling waves.

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We’re locked into early‑winter mode on the big lake. According to the National Weather Service out of Burlington, air temps today are riding the mid 20s to low 30s on the main lake, light north–northwest breeze, and a mix of clouds with a few sun breaks. Champlain isn’t tidal, so no tide swings to worry about, just wind‑driven chop and some skim ice forming in the real quiet bays.

Sunrise is right around 7:20 a.m. with sunset close to 4:15 p.m., so your prime...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain rundown. We’re locked into early‑winter mode on the big lake, and she’s starting to fish like it. According to the Burlington TV weather desks, overnight lows have been dipping into the 20s with daytime highs just clawing into the low 30s, light north to northwest breeze and a high overcast ceiling with occasional breaks. That stable, cold pattern is perfect for a predictable but subtle bite.

Sunrise is right around 7:15 a.m. and sunset about 4:15 p.m., so your real feed windows are tight: the first two hours after...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain rundown.

We’re sliding into early winter mode on the big lake. Overnight temps have been in the 20s and low 30s with daytime highs struggling through the 30s, light north to northwest breeze, and a high overcast ceiling with occasional breaks. Local forecasters around Burlington are calling for stable, cold, fairly calm weather the next couple days, which usually means predictable, if subtle, bites.

Sunrise is right around 7:15 a.m. with sunset about 4:15 p.m. That gives you a very short feeding window, and the best action has be...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing rundown, coming at you like a cold north wind off the broad lake.

Up and down Champlain, we’re in classic early winter mode. Night temps have the surface cooling hard, so expect sluggish fish tight to structure and edges, with the best bites stacked around the warmest part of the afternoon and the low‑light windows at first light and dusk. Sunrise and sunset are close together now, so that prime-time window is short but sweet, and you’ll want to be in position, not running, when that light change...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, December 4th.

We're looking at a cold front moving through early this morning into early afternoon, bringing heavy snow showers and embedded squalls. Visibility is going to drop to a quarter mile or less at times with quick snow accumulation of one to two inches, so bundle up and stay safe out there. Water temps are sitting right where they should be for winter fishing—cold enough to slow metabolism but prime time for targeting tr...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.

We're heading into prime giant bass season right now, and conditions are shaping up nicely despite some weather moving through. Snow's expected today with accumulations of 3 to 9 inches depending on where you are on the lake, so bundle up out there.

Water temps are dropping fast as we move deeper into December, and both smallmouth and largemouth are transitioning to their wintering grounds. The good news? This is when they concentrate in predictable spots. Look for steep main-lake points, rocky...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd. We've got some interesting conditions moving through the region as we head deeper into early winter.

Water temperatures are dropping significantly now, which means we're transitioning into what I call the late fall migration phase. The bass have had their fill from the feeding frenzy we saw a few weeks back and are starting to move toward their winter holding patterns. That means you'll want to focus on deeper structure and transition zones rather than shallow flats.

Weather-wise, keep an...