Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York Fishing Report - Daily

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.<...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 14th, 2025, coming to you as the bite starts to really heat up on these storied Vermont and New York waters.

Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and we’ll see sunset tonight around 8:24 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight for a full day on the lake. The weather’s cooperative—look for partly cloudy skies, morning temps in the high 50s rising into the upper 60s by afternoon, and a mild northwest breeze at 5-10 mph. Water levels are stable and clarity holds up decently except in a few ba...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain report for Friday, June 13th, 2025, keeping it local for all you Vermont and New York anglers heading out today.

Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM, and sunset’s coming at 8:28 PM, giving us a long stretch of daylight to chase what’s biting. No tides to worry about on Champlain—our inland gem is all about wind and weather. We’re looking at mild conditions, mid-60s, light southerly winds around 8 mph, and some patchy sun—prime fishing weather to get those bass feeding.

Bass action is white-hot right now. According to recent...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 13, 2025. The sun rose this morning at 5:13 AM and will set tonight at 8:17 PM, with near-perfect summer fishing weather on tap—expect temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, light winds out of the south around 5-10 mph, and partly cloudy skies. No tides to worry about here in Vermont and New York, just classic inland lake action.

Bass have been the big story all week, with smallmouths absolutely firing across the lake. According to the latest creel surveys, bass remain the most targeted and caught species, an...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain, Vermont and New York, fishing report for Friday, June 13th, 2025.

The sun rose today at 5:13 AM, with sunset expected around 8:34 PM, giving us extended daylight for those evening bites. We’re waking up to mild June temps in the low 60s, expecting highs in the upper 70s, with a light northwest breeze around 5-10 mph. Skies are mostly clear with a few clouds rolling in later—about as good as it gets for a summer day on the lake.

Smallmouth bass are sizzling across the region, especially tight to rock...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. We’ve got a classic early summer pattern shaping up on both sides of the lake. Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM and the sun won’t set till 8:32 tonight, so there’s plenty of daylight for anglers to get in on the action. Today’s weather is in our favor: expect highs in the upper 60s, light variable winds, and partly cloudy skies—ideal conditions whether you’re casting from shore or chasing fish by boat.

Bass anglers, this is your time. According to recent creel survey...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. We’ve got the sun rising at 5:13 AM and it’ll set tonight at 8:37 PM. The lake greeted us with partly cloudy skies, a high near 69 degrees, and light northwest winds—a real treat for June fishing on the border of Vermont and New York.

Water temps across the Main Lake are climbing into the upper 60s, and you can feel the transition into early summer. The bass bite is prime right now: smallmouth are post-spawn but still hanging tight to shorelines and ro...

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

Sunrise hit the lake this morning at 5:13 AM, and we’re riding into a classic early summer pattern on Champlain. The weather’s been cooperative—with daytime temps in the mid-60s to low 70s, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, and mostly clear skies setting the scene for a top-notch day on the water, according to local Spreaker and Apple Podcasts reports.

Bass are the main story right now, and the action is hot. Smallmouths are still doing their post-spawn dance along the rocky points...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 11th, 2025. The sun’s up early this time of year—today’s sunrise was at 5:13 AM and sunset clocks in at 8:32 PM, giving us a long, fish-filled day to work with. The weather’s treating anglers kindly: mid-60s to low 70s, partly cloudy, and just a light northwest breeze. Water temps are climbing steadily, hovering in the mid-60s across much of the lake, and that’s got the fish fired up and on the move.

Bass are still the main event—according to Outdoor News, bass remain...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Lake Champlain fishing report for June 11th, 2025. Sunrise was at 5:13 AM and we’ll see sunset at 8:31 PM, giving us a long stretch of daylight to chase those big ones. Weather’s looking classic for early summer: mid-60s to low 70s, partly cloudy, and a light northwest breeze—prime conditions for both comfort and fish activity.

Bass are still the star of the show. According to recent creel surveys and multiple local reports, smallmouth are the most targeted species right now, and for good reason. Anglers are consistently pulling 3- to 4-pound...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, June 7th, 2025. The sun rose this morning at 5:12 AM and will set tonight at 8:32 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful day with temperatures climbing into the mid-70s, light winds from the south at 5-8 mph, and mostly sunny skies - perfect conditions to get out there and wet a line!

The smallmouth bass action continues to be red-hot across the lake. These bronzebacks have been absolutely crushing it around boulder fields...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday, June 6th, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report.

Sunrise hit at 5:13 AM this morning, with sunset expected around 8:27 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to cast those lines. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the mid-70s, with light southerly winds around 5-10 mph – just perfect conditions for a day on the water.

Let me tell you, folks, the fishing action around Champlain is absolutely on fire as we move deeper into June. The smallmouth bass bite continues to be spectacular, especially ar...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.

The sun rose this morning at 5:13 AM, and we're looking at a beautiful day ahead for fishing. Water temperatures have climbed steadily over the past week, triggering excellent fish activity throughout the lake.

Bass fishing has been phenomenal lately! Smallmouth action is heating up on rock shoals and shorelines, with many anglers reporting consistent catches of 2-3 pounders, though the trophy-sized ones remain a bit more challenging. The smallmouth are in their post-spawn phase now, so target areas tight...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for June 1st, 2025.

Sunrise this morning came at 5:13 AM, with sunset coming up at 8:29 PM. The skies started partly cloudy, with calm water early, light southwest winds picking up as the day moves on, and highs hitting the mid-70s—classic early June Champlain weather. No tides on a freshwater lake, but wind-driven currents will mean fish could be tight to shoreline structure on the windblown side.

The bass bite is top-notch right now. Both largemouth and smallmouth are either finishing up spawning or already laid off th...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Sunrise graced the lake at 5:17 AM and anglers will have until 8:24 PM tonight before sunset closes out this beautiful late-May day. Weather’s shaping up nicely—temperatures will climb into the mid-60s, with a light northwesterly breeze keeping the surface just enough rippled to give you a little extra stealth on the water. No tidal influence to worry about here, just Vermont’s classic freshwater conditions.

This week, Lake Champlain has been showing off its world-class bass fishery. The smallmouth bite is absolu...

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this beautiful Friday, May 30, 2025.

The sun rose bright and early at 5:14 AM today and will set at 8:28 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to hook those trophy catches. Weather-wise, we're looking at temperatures climbing into the upper 60s with a light southerly breeze that'll create just enough ripple on the water to mask your approach.

The fishing has been absolutely phenomenal this past week! Smallmouth bass continue their aggressive pre-spawn behavior, especially around the Burlington islands where rocky points and drop-offs are...

Good morning, Lake Champlain anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The sun rose at 5:13 AM today and will set at 8:29 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work those lines.

Weather-wise, we're looking at another gorgeous late May day with temperatures expected to reach the upper 60s by midday. We've got a gentle easterly breeze this morning that'll keep the water surface just rippled enough to hide your approach from those keen-eyed fish.

The smallmouth bite continues to be red hot since last week's report. These bronzebacks have fully committed to...

Good morning, Lake Champlain anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.

Sun's up bright and early at 5:15 AM today and won't be setting until about 8:26 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to work those lines. Weather-wise, we're looking at another beautiful day with temps climbing into the upper 60s by afternoon. Light easterly breeze this morning should keep the water surface just rippled enough to hide you from those wary fish.

Smallmouth bite has been absolutely on fire lately! These bronzebacks are fully committed to pre-spawn activity and are aggressively defending...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting for May 25, 2025, with your Lake Champlain fishing update out of Vermont and New York.

Sunrise this morning hit at 5:17 AM and sunset will stretch all the way to 8:24 PM, giving you a long window to work your favorite spots. Today finds us with mild late May weather—temperatures climbing into the mid-60s by midday, and a gentle northwesterly breeze just enough to put a ripple on the surface without making boat control tough. No tidal swings to worry about here on the inland sea, and water clarity remains excellent in...

LAKE CHAMPLAIN FISHING REPORT - May 24, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning.

The sun rose at 5:22 AM today and won't set until 8:25 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a perfect day with temperatures in the upper 60s climbing to low 70s by afternoon. Winds are light from the southwest at 5-8 mph, making for excellent conditions across the lake. Water clarity remains good following our recent stretch of stable weather.

The smallmouth action continues to be...

Good morning, Lake Champlain anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

The sun rose at 5:17 AM today and will set at 8:24 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work those lines. Weather-wise, we're looking at a beautiful late May day with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s by midday. Light northwesterly breeze this morning will keep the water surface just rippled enough to hide your presence from those wary fish.

The smallmouth bite has been absolutely sizzling this past week! These bronzebacks are in full pre-spawn mode and are aggressively defending territories...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The lake has been buzzing with activity, and anglers are enjoying some of the best spring fishing you could ask for.

Sunrise kicked off the action at 6:15 AM, and you’ll have until about 7:27 PM to chase your limit before sunset. Weather-wise, conditions are ideal: clear skies, temps in the mid-50s, and just a light breeze making for calm water. Lake Champlain doesn’t have tides, so you can focus entirely on the bite rather than the moon phases.

The fish are on t...

Good morning from the Lake Champlain shoreline, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 5:33 AM and you’ll have light on the water until about 8:06 PM, so there is plenty of time to get after it. The weather is classic late-spring—temps this morning started in the upper 40s and should nudge up to the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies look mostly clear today with a gentle south breeze around 5 to 10 miles an hour. Water levels remain stable and clarity is good, perfect conditions for sight fishing near the shallows and rock...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, May 18, 2025.

We've got another gorgeous day on the water with sunrise at 5:29 AM and sunset expected around 8:10 PM, giving us plenty of time to reel in some beauties. Weather's shaping up nicely with temperatures starting in the low 50s and climbing to the upper 60s by afternoon. Skies are clear with light winds from the south around 5-8 mph. Water levels remain stable with excellent clarity throughout the lake. No need to worry about tides here on our inland waters, of course.

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Good morning from Lake Champlain, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Saturday, May 17, 2025. We’re rolling into the heart of spring, and the lake is alive with action from Vermont’s Green Mountains to New York’s Adirondack shore.

Today’s sunrise was right around 5:33 AM and you’ll have plenty of daylight with sunset not until about 8:06 PM. The weather is shaping up nicely—cool in the upper 40s at first light and warming to the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear, with a gentle south breeze at 5 to 10 mph. No tides to wor...

LAKE CHAMPLAIN FISHING REPORT - May 16, 2025

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, May 16th.

The sun rose at 5:22 AM today and will set at 8:17 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at a mild day with temperatures in the mid-60s, light winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph, and partly cloudy skies - perfect fishing conditions!

The big story continues to be the smallmouth surge we've been experiencing since last week. These bronzebacks are absolutely on fire, especially along...

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for May 14, 2025.

We've got another gorgeous spring day ahead of us. Sunrise was about 5:30 AM and sunset will be around 8:10 PM, giving you plenty of daylight for fishing. Temperatures are starting in the low 50s this morning and should climb to the upper 60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly sunny with light winds from the southwest at 5-8 mph. Water levels remain stable with good clarity throughout most of the lake. No tidal concerns here on our beautiful inland waters, of course!

The smallmouth...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for May 12, 2025. We've got another gorgeous spring day ahead with sunrise at 5:30 AM and sunset expected around 8:08 PM, giving you nearly 15 hours of prime fishing time. Temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning and climbing to the upper 60s by afternoon. Light winds from the southeast at 6-8 mph and partly cloudy skies make for ideal fishing conditions. No tidal action to report since we're on an inland lake with stable water levels and excellent clarity throughout.

The smallmouth bite continues to be red hot...