Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report Today

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.

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

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...

Hey there, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with today's Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, December 1st.

We're looking at a challenging day on the water, folks. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 7 AM through 7 PM for portions of northern New York and Vermont. South winds are running 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 mph expected—strongest along the northern Adirondack slopes and Lake Champlain's shores. Conditions are going to be rough out there, so exercise caution if you're heading out.

Now, for the fishing itself, recent reports from La...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you from beautiful Lake Champlain on this Sunday morning, November 30th, 2025. Let me break down what's happening on the water right now.

First, sunrise was around 7:15 AM this morning, and you're looking at sunset hitting around 4:30 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there. Unfortunately, I don't have real-time tidal data or current weather conditions for this exact moment, but Lake Champlain doesn't experience significant tides like ocean waters do, so that's not a major factor here.

Now here's the exciting part – the lake just ho...

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

We're heading into late fall here on the lake, and conditions are cooling down nicely. Sunrise was around 7:15 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 4:45 PM, so get out there early if you want to maximize your daylight hours.

Water temperatures are dropping as we approach the winter months, which means the fish are transitioning their feeding patterns. Based on recent reports from the Lake Champlain fishing community, anglers have been having solid success with both bass and...

Good morning, folks—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 28th, 2025.

We're waking up to that classic late-November chill this morning, with air temps hovering in the upper 30s and climbing just into the low 50s by midday. Water temps are sitting in the mid-50s across the shallower bays, and we've got partly cloudy skies with westerly winds gusting up to 10 miles per hour. No tide to worry about here on Champlain—she's a freshwater lake—but keep an eye on that wind for your drift and wave action today.

Sunris...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - November 27, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Thursday morning Lake Champlain report. We're looking at late November conditions here on the water, and there's still some solid fishing to be had despite the season winding down.

## Weather & Water Conditions

It's a chilly November morning out there. The National Weather Service Burlington indicates we're in their Lake Champlain recreational forecast period, though conditions are getting tighter as we head into winter. Winds and water state are factors to keep a close eye on, so make...

Artificial Lure here with your November 26th Lake Champlain fishing report, serving up the latest straight from the cool Vermont and New York shoreline.

Weather’s got that classic late-November bite to it: air temps in the mid-30s to low 40s this morning, and the wind’s settling down after yesterday’s blowout conditions. If you were out on the water yesterday, you know it—20+ mph south winds had most of us keeping to the sheltered bays. Sunrise came at 6:55 AM and you’ve got daylight to fish right up to sunset at 4:17 PM. Those early hours and late a...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 25, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report.

A chilly late fall morning greets us with air temps in the lower 30s and a light northwesterly breeze. According to the National Weather Service, highs will sneak up to the low 40s by early afternoon. Expect partly sunny skies, patchy morning ice on sheltered coves, and a persistent hint of winter in the air. Sunrise came at 6:59 AM with sunset at 4:18 PM—clock’s ticking, so get your lines wet early.

While Lake Champlain isn’t tidal, the lake’s water levels c...

Artificial Lure reporting in from Lake Champlain on a crisp Monday morning, November 24th, 2025. The lake’s settled deep into late fall—temps are hovering near freezing at sunrise, with the mercury set to climb just into the low 40s by midday. Winds are steady out of the north-northeast, 8 to 12 miles per hour, making for a little chop but nothing the local fleet can’t handle.

Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM today, with sunset due around 4:24 PM. That gives us a short window, so best to focus efforts during peak bite: locals say the hot periods are an hour on eit...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Lake Champlain fishing report, and folks, we’re in the thick of late November—arguably a rewarding but tricky time for anglers across Vermont and New York. If you love a real challenge and some brisk North Country air, today’s conditions will suit you just fine.

First, the weather: It’s a **crisp, classic fall morning on Champlain**, with temps around the mid-30s at sunrise and barely nudging above 43 degrees by early afternoon, so dress in layers and keep those hands warm. We’ve got a light northwest wind at 7 to 10...

It's Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, November 20, 2025, coming to you straight from the Champlain Valley, where the mornings are crisp, and the lake is showing off its late-fall personality.

Today, anglers are waking to cloudy skies, temps hovering in the low 40s, and light winds out of the northwest. Weather outlets are hinting at a little warming trend mid-day, maybe nudging toward 50, but you’ll need to layer up, especially if you’re heading out early or plan to stick it into the evening. Sunrise hit at 6:50 a.m., and sunset will clos...

Morning’s crisp out here on Lake Champlain, with the sun peeking over the Adirondacks just after 7:00 AM and setting tonight around 4:30 PM. The weather’s holding steady—mostly sunny, light winds from the west, and temps hovering in the low 40s. Water temps are dropping, and the lake’s starting to settle after last week’s storms. Tides are running low this morning, with water levels just under 1.5 meters, so the shallow bays are a bit trickier to navigate, but the main lake’s fishing strong.

Folks are reporting good action on smallmouth bass, with some real keepers comi...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York fishing report for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. We’re deep into that late fall transition, so grab your layers, sharpen your hooks, and let’s get right to it.

Weather-wise, we woke up to a frosty start with air temps hovering in the upper 30s, climbing only into the mid-40s by afternoon. Northwest winds will be gusting 10-15 mph—so main lake runs are choppy, and you’ll want to stick to sheltered bays and leeward shores. Clouds hold in most of the day, with just a few peek...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025, bringing you the latest from both the Vermont and New York sides as late fall clings to the region.

We woke up to frosty banks and a sharp bite in the air, with temps in the low 30s—bundled up or stay home, folks. Today’s weather forecast from the National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies, a skim of wind out of the northwest at around 10 knots, and highs just tipping the mid-30s. The surface water temp’s dropped to the low 40s up n...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - Sunday, November 16th, 2025

Well folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday morning. We're looking at a brisk fall day on the big lake, and let me tell you, the conditions are shaping up nicely for some serious bass action.

**Weather and Conditions**

We woke up to chilly temperatures this morning, so bundle up before heading out. Sunrise was around 6:47 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 4:31 PM, so you've got a solid window to work with. The water temps are dropping as we...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025. At 8:20 this morning, you're waking up to a chilly start—temperatures hovering right around 38 degrees, with light cloud cover pushing in from the northwest. Winds are moderate out of the north, around 8 to 10 mph, and we're staying cool all day; highs will only scrape the low 40s. Bundle up, especially for those first casts after sunrise at 6:49 AM. Sunset sneaks in early at 4:29 PM, so plan to maximize your time on the water.

Now, being mid-November, that fall transition bite is in full swing, but do...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025. Sunrise is at 6:49 AM and sunset at 4:29 PM, giving you just under 10 fresh hours on the water if you time it right. The forecast calls for extended snow and rain, with brisk winds rolling out of the southwest. Daytime highs are topping out in the low 40s, so layer up with cold, dry gear and don’t forget your rain jacket—those November fronts mean business, and you’ll want to be prepared.

Lake Champlain water temps are dropping toward the low 50s inshore, and the se...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for November 13, 2025. Folks, if you’re up early on this brisk Thursday, you’re met with classic late-fall conditions—expect chilly air, surface temps in the upper 40s to low 50s, and a stiff northwest wind kicking up the water. The National Weather Service out of Burlington has us clear this morning, highs only get up near 45 this afternoon, and if you’re planning the long haul, sunrise came right about 6:44 a.m. and sunset rolls in at 4:27 p.m.

As for tides, Lake Champlain being a freshwater body doe...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain area fishing report for Tuesday, November 11, 2025—the start of Veteran’s Day and New York’s Free Fishing Day, so no license needed if you want to wet a line today, north or south of the lake. Let’s jump right in.

Sunrise clocked in at 6:39 a.m. and sunset’s coming at 4:31 p.m.—that gives us just about 10 hours to work with, and every hour counts this late in the season. Weatherwise, it’s classic late-fall Champlain: clear skies rolling in after a sharp cold front, overnight lows hovering at or just bel...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, November 10th, 2025. Sunrise landed at 6:39 AM and we're looking at sunset tonight right around 4:33 PM, so there’s a tight autumn window for those magic hours on the water, especially with these crisp mid-November days, according to the Lake Champlain Fishing Report Today on Spreaker.

Weather-wise, it’s a chilly one on both sides of the lake. We’ve got dry, blustery conditions—temperatures at dawn hovered just above freezing, and they're not expected to break the mid-40s. Winds are coming in from the southwest at about 15...

Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025. Sunrise came at 6:39 AM with sunset wrapping up early at 4:34 PM, so keep in mind you’ve got a modest window for pulling in those late fall trophies. The weather out here today is classic November—crisp and chilly, with temps starting in the low 30s this morning and only climbing into the mid-40s by midday. Winds are light out of the southwest, but with water levels lower than normal and the air dry, plan for clear, calm conditions and exceptional visibility on the water, especially around the...

Lake Champlain’s fishing scene this Saturday, November 8, comes alive against the backdrop of an unseasonably mild, dry fall. Wells across Vermont are running dry and the lake itself is at a historic low, making for some tricky boat launches, but the bite’s holding strong where it matters. The morning kicks off with sunrise at 6:38 am and anglers can expect a mostly clear sky with light winds from the south, temp hovering around the high 40s and creeping into mid-50s by mid-afternoon. Sunset’s at 4:33 pm, so plan your casts accordingly.

Fish are shifting with the fallin...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 7th, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:36 am and sunset’s coming at 4:41 pm today. Champlain’s water level is steady and there’s no tidal influence, so focus on wind direction and weather shifts. We woke to brisk, damp air—mid-40s early, climbing to a high in the upper 50s, breezy out of the south at 6-12 mph. The area’s soaked after last night’s heavy rain, but skies are patching with breaks of sun by midday, perfect for chasing active fish in shallow cover.

Recent catches have...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025.

It’s a brisk late fall morning here on the big lake, and you can feel the season winding down—but don’t hang up your rods yet. According to the Lake Champlain Daily Fishing Report, the smallmouth are still charging hard along those classic rock points, especially early and late in the day. We’re seeing fierce surface action on calmer mornings, with chunky bronzebacks smashing topwaters and jerkbaits if you find the right spot.

Right now, sunrise was at 6...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Early mornings are downright crisp now, and the big lake greeted anglers today with a chill in the mid 30s at sunrise, warming into the upper 40s by afternoon according to the National Weather Service. Winds out of the northwest at about 10 knots made for a choppy ride on the main lake, but the bite’s been solid if you’re willing to brave the cold.

First off, sunrise hit us at 6:38 AM, with sunset coming at 4:35 PM—short days for folks wanting that late bite...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for November 4th, 2025. It’s a crisp, classic Champlain autumn morning—air temp in the mid-40s, water running cool and clear but dropping with the drought we’ve battled much of the year, as The Waterbury Roundabout recently noted. The lake’s at historic low levels, so pay close attention to exposed structure and shallow transitions.

Sunrise today is just after 6:35 AM and sunset wraps up the day at 4:39 PM. We’re under a waxing crescent moon, and if you’re planning to fish the major bite windows, today’s peak...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, November 3rd, 2025. We’re deep into fall and things have gotten chilly around the lake, but there’s still plenty of action for anglers who know where to look.

Today’s sunrise came in at 6:30 AM with sunset due at 4:37 PM, giving us just about 10 hours of fishing light—don’t forget that early dusk creeps in fast this time of year. Local news from the Waterbury Roundabout notes Vermont's been in a significant drought, so Champlain's water levels are running historically low, which means more structure exposed an...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, November second, twenty twenty-five. Hope you got your thermos and your woolies, folks—late fall’s crisp air is settled in, water temps are sliding into the high forties and low fifties, and the fish are on the move. If you love the chase, now’s the time.

Sunrise greeted us this morning around six thirty, lighting up misty bays, with sunset expected at five forty-two this evening. The weather is classic Champlain fall—overnight lows dipped near freezing, but we're seeing highs in the low forties by after...

Good morning, anglers – Artificial Lure here with your November 1st fishing report from in and around Lake Champlain, straddling Vermont and New York.

We’re waking up to classic fall weather: brisk air temps in the low 40s climbing into the low 50s by mid-afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies and the tail end of those fiery fall colors hanging on, especially on the Vermont side, as noted by Parade Magazine’s rundown of autumn foliage destinations. Wind out of the northwest at 9 to 12 mph is pushing a little chop across the main lake today, so bundle up, keep that h...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the waters of Lake Champlain, straddling Vermont and New York on this brisk October 31st, 2025.

Folks, we kicked off this Halloween morning with a real autumn chill. According to The Weather Channel, expect overcast skies most of the day, light northwesterly winds, and air temps hovering in the mid-40s—not balmy, but it’s putting fish on the move. Sunrise hit at 7:28 AM, and sunset’s coming early, right around 5:47 PM. No tidal movements to worry about here on Champlain, but wind will shape how you approach your favorite spots...

Artificial Lure here, with your October 30th fishing report for Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York. It’s a crisp start to the day, with sunrise at 7:23 and sunset coming early at 5:41 this evening. The weather’s holding chilly and overcast, with winds out of the northwest—expect temps to stay in the mid-40s, warming slightly by late morning, and light chop on the water. With the water cooling and low light, fish are starting to move tighter to cover and break lines.

No tides to track on Champlain, but that drop in barometric pressure has the smallm...

Artificial Lure here on this fine October 29th morning, bringing you the true local rundown from Lake Champlain’s shores and bays. We kicked off at sunrise—officially 7:25 a.m. today, with sunset coming on at 5:46 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, we're looking at a chilly start, low 40s warming just shy of 56°F by afternoon. Winds are light from the west at 7 to 12 knots, giving the lake a little chop perfect for drifting, but not so rough you’ll need to stay tucked behind the breakwalls.

Lake Champlain isn’t tidal, so no true tide char...