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We’re locked into a mid‑winter pattern now. According to the National Weather Service Burlington discussion this morning, we’re looking at seasonable cold: single digits at daybreak, highs in the low 20s, light northwest breeze under high pressure and mostly clear skies. Sunrise is right around 7:30 a.m. with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so your money windows are that gray light first thing and the last hour before dark. No real tide on Champlain, just a little seiche with the wind, and it’s fairly calm, so under‑i...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re locked in full winter mode now, with most of the big lake carrying decent ice in the protected bays, but conditions still vary a lot by shoreline. Local bait shops around the Burlington and Plattsburgh ends are reporting 4–7 inches on many sheltered coves, with thinner, sketchy ice out toward the main lake. Treat every step like it’s your first of the season: spud bar, picks, rope, and a buddy.

No tides to worry about here on Champlain, but water levels are a touch low an...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on Lake Champlain. It's January 7th, 2026, 8:34 AM, and we're kickin' off the day with cold temps hoverin' around 20°F, light snow flurries, and winds at 5-10 mph from the northwest—perfect for bundlin' up but stay cautious of sudden gusts near the narrows, as World Atlas notes Champlain's tricky currents and storms. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset 4:42 PM, givin' us a short 9-hour window. No real tides here on the big lake, but river mouths like the Winooski are seein' minor fluctuations from upstream flow.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this frigid winter morning of January 5th, 2026, right around 8:30 AM. Brrr, it's a crisp one out there—temps hovering in the low 20s with light winds from the northwest, partly cloudy skies, sunrise at 7:25 AM and sunset at 4:40 PM. No real tidal swings on Champlain today, but water levels are steady, perfect for open-water chasing.

Fish are active despite the cold! Yesterday's reports from the Spreaker Lake Champlain Fishing Report show smallmouth bass, lake trout, and panfish crushing lures in open water—folks pulling in limits of 2...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter morning. It's early January, and we're knee-deep in ice season—safe ice is key, check thickness often as it varies, per New York DEC guidelines.

Weather's frigid today: highs hovering around 20°F with light winds from the northwest, partly cloudy skies. Sunrise kicked off at 7:22 AM, sunset at 4:37 PM—plenty of daylight for a solid session. No tides to worry about on Champlain, but current's steady in the rivers feeding in.

Fish activity's heating up under the ice! Recent reports from IceFi...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Champlain fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 3rd mornin', 8:35 AM sharp. Winter's grip is tight—temps hoverin' round 20°F with light snow flurries and northwest winds at 10-15 mph, accordin' to local forecasts. Sunrise was at 7:42 AM, sunset's 4:37 PM, givin' us a short 8-hour window. No tides here on Champlain, but water levels are steady low from recent cold snaps.

Ice is formin' nice—11 Mile Marina reports 2-4 inches at Cross Creek as of January 1st, so bundle up and check thickness often, per NY DEC safet...

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Champlain fishing guru, comin' at ya from the chilly shores on this New Year's Eve mornin', December 31st, 'round 8:30 AM. Winter's grip is tight, but us diehards know the big ones don't sleep. Weather's bitin' cold after that storm battered the Northeast per Montpelier Daily News Now—fierce winds, heavy snow, power outages lingerin', so bundle up and watch for ice. Sunrise was at 7:40 AM, sunset 'round 4:30 PM, givin' ya a short window before dark.

Tides at Saint-François I.O. on the lake are risin' steady—hit 4.046 feet by noon...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Champlain fishing guru, comin' at ya from the chilly shores on this crisp December 29th mornin' at 8:37 AM. Winter's grip is tight, but the bite's still on if ya bundle up!

Weather's lookin' cold with light winds and possible flurries—National Weather Service Burlington says waves under 1 foot on the main lake, perfect for jiggin' from shore or small boat. Sunrise hit around 7:30 AM, sunset 'bout 4:30 PM, givin' ya a short window, so hit it early. No real tides up here on Champlain, but water levels steady per NOAA predictions, no...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this chilly Sunday morning, December 28th, 2025. It's a crisp winter day up here on the big lake—temps hovering around 25°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny skies, perfect for bundling up and hitting the ice or open water edges. Sunrise was at 7:35 AM, sunset around 4:30 PM, so you've got a solid 9 hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Water levels are steady with minimal tidal influence this time of year—expect a slight high around midnight at about 0.2 feet near the shores, dropping low b...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's December 27th, 8:38 AM, and we're deep in winter—ice is building fast after those frosty nights. No tides on this big lake, but Snoflo reports Vermont streams at just 25% of normal, keeping water levels low. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset around 4:28 PM, with cloudy skies, highs near 28°F, and light winds per local forecasts—perfect for hardwater but bundle up.

Fish activity's picking up under the ice. Spreaker's Dec 26 report notes solid perch and crappie bites through holes, panfish stacking mid-water, and whisp...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Champlain. It's December 26th, 8:38 AM, and we're deep in winter mode up here in the Champlain Valley. Sunrise hit around 7:30 this morning, sunset's calling it at 4:30 PM—short days, but prime hardwater time if the ice cooperates.

Weather's crisp today, per the National Weather Service in Burlington: highs in the low 20s, light northwest winds 5-10 knots on the lake, waves under a foot. No major storms brewing, but bundle up—feels like teens with that wind chill. Lake Champlain's ice coverage is buil...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Lake Champlain fishing guru, comin' at ya from the chilly shores on this crisp December 24th mornin' at 8:37 AM. Winter's grip is tight, with sunrise at 7:25 AM and sunset 'round 4:25 PM—short days mean bundle up and fish smart. Weather's callin' for highs near 28°F, lows in the teens, light snow flurries, and winds 5-10 mph from the northwest per local forecasts. No real tides on Champlain, but water levels steady around Split Rock gauge at 95.2 ft, currents mild from recent upstream flows via Canadian Hydro data.

Ice is formin' early—New York...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp winter morning, December 22nd, 2025. Winds howling west at 15-25 mph with gusts to 50, per the National Weather Service—bundle up, it's chilly out there with short days, sunrise around 7:25 AM and sunset by 4:25 PM. Lake's mostly open water still, but ice edges forming in spots like Malletts Bay; check conditions close.

Tides running steady today—low around 8 AM near Point Atkinson, high mid-morning per Canadian tides data, then dropping afternoon—fish the current seams for best action. Early winter bite's on fire for smallmouth bass...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re locked in early winter mode now. According to the National Weather Service Burlington recreation forecast, Champlain this weekend is running cold, with air temps in the 20s and low 30s, a light to moderate north–northwest breeze, and some lingering clouds cutting the edge off the sun. Winds are enough to stack a little chop on the broad lake, but not so bad you can’t tuck into the lee and fish comfortably if you dress for it.

Sunrise around the central basin is right about...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for this crisp mid-December morning. Winter's grip is tight—temps hovering around 25°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 knots, per the National Weather Service in Burlington. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, sunset 4:20 PM, so make those daylight hours count before the chill deepens. No real tides up here on the big lake, but water levels are steady, no major swings.

Fish are active in the cold—Spreaker's Lake Champlain Fishing Report from early December notes solid action on smallmouth bass, lake trout, and salmon prepping for winter patte...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re locked in mid‑December mode now. Up north out of Rouses Point and Swanton, there’s skim ice in the back bays and along the marsh edges; main lake is still largely open but cold and dark, with water temps sitting in the mid‑30s. The National Weather Service out of Burlington is calling for seasonable cold, light northwest breeze and a mix of clouds and weak sun today, so not a lot of warming. Sunrise around 7:25 a.m., sunset just before 4:20 p.m. It’s a fre...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re sitting on a classic early–ice pattern now. According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, air temps are riding the mid 20s to low 30s, with a light northwest breeze and a mostly cloudy sky—cold enough for skim and early walkable ice in sheltered bays, but main-lake ice is still sketchy. Local reports out of the Inland Sea and Malletts Bay say guys are just starting to poke around the coves, spudding every step and wearing float suits.

Sunrise is about 7...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday morning, December 15th. It's a chilly one out there—temps hovering around freezing with light winds from the northwest, partly cloudy skies, sunrise at 7:25 AM and sunset at 4:20 PM. Water levels on the lake are steady, no big tidal swings today but expect minor fluctuations near the outlets, peaking mid-afternoon per Canadian tide data trends.

Fish are active in winter mode, schooling deep. Yesterday's reports from Spreaker's Lake Champlain Fishing Report highlighted smallmouth bass hitting 3-5 pounds, lake trout up to 8 pounds, and a fe...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday morning. We're deep into mid-December now, and the lake's locked into those chilly winter patterns—water temps hovering in the mid-30s, fish hugging the bottom and not chasing much.

Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset's about 4:20 PM, giving us a short window today. Weather's cooperating per the National Weather Service in Burlington: mostly cloudy, light winds 5-10 knots from the north, waves 1 foot or less on the main lake—perfect for getting out there safe. No major storms brewing, but bundle up, it's raw out...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re sliding into mid‑December patterns now, and the lake’s acting like it. Surface temps are sitting in the mid‑30s to around 40 in the broader basins, a touch colder up in Missisquoi and the shallower south end. Light north breeze early, building to 10–15 out of the northwest this afternoon, with flurries possible on the Vermont side. Air temps are hanging in the 20s and low 30s. Cloud cover stays pretty solid, which is good for daytime bites. Sunrise is right around a quarter past seven, sunset jus...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Lake Champlain angling buddy, comin' at ya from the chilly shores this fine December 12th mornin'. Water's sittin' steady around 4.6 feet at Point Atkinson per tides.gc.ca, with a low tide pushin' through midday—perfect for fish huggin' structure. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's 4:21 PM, givin' ya a solid 9-hour window before the bite fades.

Weather's classic Vermont winter: highs in the low 30s, light snow flurries possible from Weather Underground forecasts, winds 5-10 mph out of the northwest—bundle up, but that chop'll stir the predators. Fish activity's pickin' up post...

Alright, listen up, folks. It’s that time again, and I’m standing here on the shore of Lake Champlain, coffee in hand, watching the sun just starting to peek over the Adirondacks. Weather’s crisp this morning, high around 38, low near 25, with a light breeze out of the northwest. Skies are mostly clear now, but a few clouds are rolling in later, so if you’re heading out, dress in layers and keep an eye on the radar. Sunrise was at 7:19, sunset tonight at 4:26, so you’ve got a solid nine hours of daylight if you’re chasing bass or pike. Duration: 00:02:35

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re locked into early‑winter mode on the big lake. National Weather Service Burlington is calling for cold temps in the 20s and low 30s, light north to northwest wind, and occasional snow showers sliding through. That steady chill has surface temps hanging in the upper 30s to around 40 degrees on the broad lake, a touch colder in the backs of the bays, right in line with the December averages reported for Plattsburgh-area water temps on seatemperature.info.

Sunrise is right around 7:15 a.m. with sunset near...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’re locked into early‑winter mode on the big lake. Overnight lows are sitting in the 20s with daytime highs barely cracking the low 30s, light north–northwest breeze, and a high gray ceiling with a few bright breaks mixed in, per the Burlington TV weather folks. That stable, cold pattern has the bite predictable but subtle.

Sunrise is right around 7:15 a.m., sunset about 4:15 p.m., according to the local almanac, so you’ve only got a narrow window. The best feeding has been that first tw...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report.

We’ve slid into full early‑winter mode on the big lake. According to the National Weather Service out of Burlington, we’re sitting in the mid‑20s to low 30s this morning with a light northwest breeze, only a slight warmup this afternoon, and wind staying manageable but cutting on open water. Skies are mostly cloudy with a few passing flurries, classic Champlain December. Local almanac numbers put sunrise right around 7:10 a.m. and sunset near 4:14 p.m., so your prime light windows are short and sweet.

No...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain rundown. Conditions are classic early winter: cold air, water temps sliding into the upper 30s to low 40s, light to moderate northwest breeze, and a mix of clouds and filtered sun. Sunrise is around mid‑7 o’clock in the morning with sunset mid‑4s in the afternoon, so the bite window is tight and low‑light periods matter.

Tides aren’t a factor on Champlain, but water levels and river inflows are. Expect slightly low but stable levels and fairly clear main‑lake water, with some stain where the big rivers dump in. Tha...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report – December 4, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain fishing report for today. We're looking at some challenging conditions out there, so listen up.

**Weather & Conditions**

Mother Nature's throwing us a curveball this morning. A cold front is moving through early this Thursday, bringing heavy snow showers and embedded snow squalls that'll make travel hazardous. We're talking visibility down to a quarter mile, quick snow accumulation of one to two inches, and gusty winds. So layer up and be safe out there. The National Weather Se...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, December 3rd. We're heading into prime giant bass season right now, and conditions are shaping up nicely for anglers willing to brave the cold.

Water temperatures have dropped significantly and we're in what I call the late fall migration phase. The bass have transitioned from their feeding frenzy and are moving toward deeper winter holding patterns. This is the sweet spot—December through March is genuinely the best time to target giant bass on this lake.

Here's what's working: focus on deeper st...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd. We're heading into prime giant bass season right now, and conditions are shaping up nicely for some serious fishing.

Water temperatures are dropping as we move deeper into December, which means the bass are transitioning into their winter patterns. According to Mercury pro Marshall Hughes, December through March is absolutely the best time to target giant bass, so if you've been waiting for your shot at a trophy, now's your moment.

We've got some solid fish activity happening in the...

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, December 1st.

We've got some wild weather moving through today, folks. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7 AM through 7 PM with south winds hitting 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts pushing up to 45. The strongest gusts are hammering the northern slopes of the Adirondacks and along our lake shores. Definitely use caution out there—this isn't ideal conditions, but if you're brave enough to venture out, bundle up tight.

We're right at the tail end of the recreational fishing season here. Th...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - November 30th, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Lake Champlain report, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty decent out there today.

First up, the tides. Burlington area is showing a low tide at 11:27 AM at minus 2.9 feet, so you've got some decent water movement this morning. Sunrise was at 6:49 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:28 PM, so you've got a solid eight and a half hours of good light.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Just a couple weeks back, the...

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

We're heading into late fall, and conditions are shifting as we approach the winter months. Lake Champlain is cooling down nicely, which means the fish are transitioning to their cold-weather patterns. The lake's been seeing some solid activity recently, and there's definitely opportunity out there if you know where to look.

For structure, focus on the deeper drop-offs and rocky points where bass like to suspend during this season. The fish aren't as aggressive as they were in summer...

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 28th, 2025.

We're deep into late fall now, and Champlain's showing us what she's got. Water temps have dropped into the mid-to-high 40s, and that means the fish are feeding with purpose. We don't have tidal movements to worry about on Champlain—that's a freshwater advantage—but wind is absolutely shaping how you'll want to work your spots today.

**The Bite**

Smallmouth are still the headliners up here. Recent pro tournaments have shown us these fish are stacked in impr...

# Lake Champlain Fishing Report - November 27, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on this crisp Thursday morning here on Lake Champlain. We're deep in the fall migration phase right now, and the fishing's been interesting to say the least.

Let's talk conditions first. We're looking at late November, which means we're in that third phase of fall bass movement—the late migration. The water temperature's dropped significantly, and the bass are transitioning out to their winter holding patterns. That's typical for this time of year around the lake, so adjust your expectations accordingly. Duration: 00:02:12

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your November 26th Lake Champlain fishing report—the day after some rowdy winds shut down recent tournament action. Out on the big water, conditions have settled from yesterday’s gusty south winds that canceled day three of the Toyota Series up around Plattsburgh. Though the lake’s famous chop added a challenge, anglers showed big numbers for both smallmouth and largemouth in the prior event, with Tucker Smith taking the top spot after landing over 40 pounds of smallmouth bass in just two days, followed closely by Ethan Fields and Emil Wagner, each weighing nearly 40 pounds too. T...

It’s Artificial Lure here, bringing you your November 25th Lake Champlain fishing report from the docks up north to the bays down south. If you headed out early today, you were greeted with a classic late-autumn chill—temps in the upper 30s at sunrise, working into the low 40s as the sun climbs higher. Winds are light out of the west, around 6-8 mph, and the skies are mostly clear, though some high clouds are drifting through. NOAA’s forecast points to a high near 45 by late afternoon, so dress in layers if you’re heading out.

Sunrise...

Artificial Lure reporting on the bite from Lake Champlain this chilly Monday, November 24th, 2025.

You woke up to a brisk late-fall morning in the Champlain Valley. Weather’s holding steady with highs topping out in the low 40s, light west winds, and dense morning fog patchy in the valleys. Clouds are fighting for space, but there’s promise of some afternoon sun. Sunrise hit around 7:05 AM and we’ll see the sun drop just before 4:19 PM. Water temps are skimming the low 40s, right on the knife-edge between open water and ice-up. No tides here—Champlain’s a freshwater...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025. The late November chill has settled in, and you can feel winter nipping at your casting hand. We’ve got some crisp air and classic autumn skies—weather this morning sits in the high 30s, maybe brushing into the low 40s by afternoon, with a steady northwest breeze rattling the leafless branches. Expect overcast to partly cloudy conditions most of the day, so layer up. Sunrise was 6:58 AM and sunset’s clocking in early at 4:22 PM—your fishing window is tightening as we get deeper into fall.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, November 20, 2025.

**Weather is crisp and classic for late fall in the Champlain Valley:** temperatures at sunrise hovered in the low 30s (°F), climbing just into the 40s by midday under overcast skies with a stiff north breeze. Local reports from Vermont Fish & Wildlife suggest the surface water’s starting the seasonal cool-down, clarity remains good, and recent, light rains haven’t muddied things up much.

**Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM with sunset set for 4:23 PM, so you’re working with a narrow bite window—get out e...

Morning’s crisp out here on Lake Champlain, with the sun peeking over the Adirondacks at 7:05 AM and setting tonight at 4:35 PM. The wind’s light, mostly out of the northwest, keeping things calm for casting. Water temps are hovering in the mid-40s, and the lake’s clarity is decent, though a bit stained from the recent rains. Tides at Woodward’s Landing are running mild today, with a high at 10:17 AM and a low at 4:32 PM, so the flow’s gentle—nothing to throw off your drift.

Folks are still catching walleye and smallmouth bass, with some reports...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 18th Lake Champlain report—local, boots-on-the-dock style, right on time for that crisp late fall bite.

First off, Mother Nature’s dealing out a proper November hand: expect mixed snow and rain, brisk southwest winds, and highs barely climbing out of the low 40s. Layer up, dust off your rain gear, and watch your footing—those docks are slick. Water temps are dipping into the low 50s inshore, and the main basin is cooling fast, driving big fish into predictable late fall patterns. Sunrise hit at 6:39 this morning, and you’ll want to...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. Today we’re waking up to crisp fall air, with sunrise at 6:53 AM and sunset around 4:24 PM. The mercury’s hovering in the low 30s early and is expected to rise into the 40s by noon. Skies are mainly clear, but bundle up as north winds bring a steady chill off the water. There’s no tidal influence on Champlain—it’s a freshwater lake—but wind can push surface currents, so sheltered coves or lee sides will fish calmer.

Overnight, surface temps reportedly d...

Artificial Lure bringing you the latest from Lake Champlain on this brisk Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The mercury’s hugging the low 30s at dawn and the water’s cold—mid to upper 40s, typical for this late fall stretch. Sunrise popped at 6:48 AM; sunset will close the book tonight at 4:27 PM, so you’ve got a tight window to work those prime bites.

Wind’s calm this morning, but expect a light northwest breeze picking up midday and pushing chillier air and a little chop onto open bays. Skies started clear, but clouds will thicken up as the day goes o...

Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

We're looking at a brisk fall day on the big lake. Sunrise came early at 6:49 AM and we're facing a short day with sunset hitting at 4:29 PM, so make your time on the water count. The late fall transition is well underway, and that means the fish are positioning themselves deeper as water temps continue to drop.

Here's what's been working lately on Champlain. Bass and walleye are your primary targets this time of year, and anglers have been having...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025.

First off, today’s weather rolled out mostly calm and cool—typical November fare in the Champlain Valley. Expect a high in the upper 40s, barely touching 50, with a light southern breeze and clear skies into the afternoon. Sunrise hit at 6:47 AM, sunset’s coming at 4:29 PM, so your window is short—bundle up and get on the water early.

Lake Champlain doesn’t get true ocean tides, but subtle wind-driven changes and fluctuations are happening. Recent supermoon activity from earlier November brought slightly a...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, November 13, 2025.

We kicked off the morning with a brisk late-fall chill: air temps hovered near 41°F at dawn, climbing only by a few degrees through midday. Winds blew light from the northwest early, but expect them to freshen to 10–15 mph by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear, with some passing clouds and a chance of patchy fog at first light, so visibility is decent for anglers working the open lake. Sunrise greeted us at 6:44 a.m., and sunset tonight will be at 4:29 p.m., so make the most of...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Lake Champlain fishing report for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM and we’ll see sunset right around 4:33 PM, so make the most of that shorter window. Weather’s classic late-fall Champlain: cold and crisp with dawn temps just above freezing, highs not breaking the mid-40s, and a stiff southwest wind 15–20 mph, gusting up to 30. Anchor tight or prepare to drift – it’s brisk out there. The lake’s level is low for the season, with extra-clear water and spooky fish near the banks, so wade softly and fish quietly (info via Vermont Flow Report...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Monday, November 10th, 2025. The day kicks off with sunrise at 6:40 AM and sunset set for 4:32 PM, giving us a brisk window before that November chill really settles in. According to Waterbury Roundabout, lake levels are lower than usual, which has fish pushing a little deeper and tighter to cover, especially on midlake flats and secondary points.

Weather this morning is classic late fall Champlain: temps starting in the low 30s, climbing to just above freezing by the afternoon. Light winds out of the northwest—so dress warm and pr...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM this morning and sunset will sneak up early at 4:34 PM, so make the most of those daylight hours. The late-fall chill is here: we started off in the low 40s, and you can look for the mercury to top out near 52°F. A steady northwest wind is blowing at about 8 to 12 mph, keeping things brisk. The skies are mostly cloudy today, which always gets the big ones moving but can bite through if you’re not layered up. Northern Vermont’s had a...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 8th, 2025.

The sun rose at 6:39 AM and will set at 4:34 PM, giving us those shorter autumn windows to wet a line. After a brisk morning start in the low 40s, expect highs to reach about 52°F with a steady northwest wind at 8 to 12 mph, and mostly cloudy skies. There's been a persistent drought across Vermont and northern New York—water levels in Lake Champlain are lower than usual, so shorelines are exposed and boat ramps can be tricky according to the Waterbury Roundabout.

Lake Cha...

Chilly start to November out on Lake Champlain this morning, and as your local fishing expert, Artificial Lure, here’s the scoop you need before you launch the boat or hit the bank.

Sunrise is coming at 7:04 a.m.; sunset is at 4:53 p.m. Days are getting short, so make each cast count. Air temps are hovering in the 40s at dawn, climbing to the low 50s with scattered clouds and a brisk northwest breeze, which will keep the main lake choppy and push fish tighter to any wind-protected structure. No tidal action in Champlain, though tides up no...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest fishing report for Lake Champlain and surrounding waters on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Let’s start with **today’s weather:** Early November has brought unseasonably mild conditions to the Champlain Valley, with this morning seeing mild temperatures in the low 40s and a rising trend expected through the day. Dress in layers and expect some passing clouds, but winds will be manageable—great for those of you heading out before the afternoon breeze kicks up. Sunrise was at 6:33 AM and sunset today will be at 4:34 PM, so plan your outing...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, out on Lake Champlain and its surrounding waters.

Chilly air set in overnight, and anglers launching before sunrise hit that sharp November frost—classic for this time of year north of the Adirondacks. Conditions at dawn were crisp, with air temps hovering near 35°F and a light northwest breeze at 8 to 10 mph making it feel colder on the main lake. The water’s cooling down, too, dropping into the high 40s in most shallows and hovering at around 50°F out deeper. According to NOAA, today’s sunrise...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

We’re waking to a classic late fall weather pattern—crisp air off the water, with surface temperatures hovering near 53°F. The sky started to brighten at 6:36 AM, and anglers can fish until sunset at 4:00 PM. Winds are calm early, but expect occasional breezes mid-morning and a light chop by noon, which, as every local knows, fires up the bite in those rocky shoals.

Though Lake Champlain isn’t tidal, folks ask, so here’s the regional update: the closest tide station, Bic, shows low...

Artificial Lure here, your Lake Champlain fishing insider, bringing you this morning’s boots-on-the-dock report for Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

We kicked the day off chilly but clear, with a crisp 41°F air temp at sunrise at 7:35 AM—not a bad way to welcome in November. Expect partly cloudy skies all day, highs peaking near 52°F, and only a light southern breeze ruffling the bays. Water temps are holding steady at 59°F on the surface, dropping off quick if you fish around 10-15 feet down, according to SeaTemperature.info. These dropping temperatures mean fall patterns are still in full effect...

Lake Champlain gave us a cool November morning, with the water temp sitting right at 59 degrees according to Seatemperature.info. Air temps started in the low 40s and will edge up to the low 50s by midafternoon, with overcast skies early giving way to patchy sun. The breeze is mild but persistent out of the southwest, chopping up the open water but leaving protected bays calm—classic fall Champlain conditions.

Sunrise was at 6:33 a.m. and sunset will hit around 4:33 p.m. It’s a short window, so get out while the bite is hot. No tidal influence here...

This is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

The sun came up just after 7:30 this morning and it'll drop below the horizon about 5:38 tonight, giving us a solid window for casting lines. Weather’s typical November Champlain—crisp air, mostly cloudy skies early, with temperatures floating near 41°F when the day breaks, warming up just a bit by mid-afternoon. Winds are out of the northwest at 8 to 12 knots, so expect a little chop, especially mid-lake—makes for a bracing ride but the big fish don’t seem to mind.

No t...

Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, October 31st, 2025. It's the tail end of October, and the lake’s got that classic late fall vibe—water cooling quickly and most fish are on the move to their wintering holes.

Weather’s brisk this morning. Expect overcast skies with temps lingering in the low 40s, and a light northwest wind. The water’s been running lower than usual, according to the Northeast Regional Climate Center. We haven’t seen heavy rain in weeks, so plan on some extra shallow rocky structure sticking out. That means...

Good morning, anglers. Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

Lake Champlain woke up under overcast skies and a nippy north-northeast wind this morning—classic late-October stuff around here. First cast went in at 7:26 AM, with sunrise painting the hills in gold. Sunset’s coming early at 5:50 PM, so don’t push your luck if you’re running south come evening.

Temps are steady in the upper 30s to low 40s at dawn, with winds holding stiff out of the north and a light chop most everywhere except the sheltered bays. It...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report, giving you the local rundown you need as we head deeper into autumn’s chill.

First light broke at 7:22 a.m. with the sun setting at 5:50 p.m., and we started the day frosty—lows scraping the lower 40s, but opening up to bright skies and highs in the mid-50s by afternoon. The northwest wind’s been pumping around 12 to 15 mph, so hang tight to your hats and expect a decent surface chop, especially up north and on any open-water runs. Remember, Lake Champlain isn’t tidal—no...

Artificial Lure chiming in with your October 28th, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report, delivered local-style and loaded with the fresh details every angler wants for fall on the big water.

Sunrise rolled in at 7:22 a.m. with the sunset set for 5:50 p.m.—plenty of low, golden light for that classic fall bite. Weatherwise, we started off crisp, temps scraping the low 40s, but things are expected to warm into the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies by noon. Winds are blowing out of the northwest at 12–15 mph, which’ll keep the surface chop up and make boat control tricky...

Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 27, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report, serving it up fresh and local. The lake’s putting on that deep autumn show, with fiery foliage up on the banks and a glass-calm surface under a moody sky—classic late-October.

Let’s talk weather first. Sunrise hit at 7:23 am, and sunset’s coming at 5:46 pm, so that’s a tight window for prime fishing light. The air kicked off in the mid-30s, hitting the low 50s by midday—bundle up for those morning runs. Barometer’s steady, east breeze under 6 knots, and the last round of front...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025.

We’re kicking things off just after sunrise, which hit at 7:23 AM today. Expect sunset around 5:51 PM, so that gives you a solid window of daylight for late-autumn casting. Weather is crisp and classic for the season: expect temps in the mid-40s early, warming up toward 55°F under mostly sunny skies and a steady southwest breeze topping 10 to 15 miles per hour. Water levels across Vermont are pretty low—Vermont flow reports say streamflow is only about 25% of normal, and relative humidit...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

We’re rolling into the back end of October, and fall is showing its teeth. This morning sees a crisp chill in the air—temps started in the upper 30s, pushing towards a high near 50 by late afternoon. Winds will blow in from the north-northwest at 10–15 mph. Water levels are low—The Mountain Times reports Champlain is at historic lows—so watch your props around the shallows and structure.

Sunrise this morning hit at 7:20 AM, and sunset rolls in around 5:53 PM, so your best windo...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report from Lake Champlain, straddling Vermont and New York, Friday October 24, 2025, at 7:45 a.m. We woke to classic late October chill—temps hovering in the upper 30s at sunrise, with a brisk north-northwest breeze about 10 to 15 mph and partly cloudy skies. Look for highs to bump into the upper 40s by mid-day. Sunrise was at 7:18 a.m. and sunset tonight is 5:55 p.m. No tidal action, because Champlain isn’t tidal, but drought’s dropped lake levels to historic lows, revealing rocky flats and shorelines rarely seen outside of kayak season.

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Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at just about sunrise. The air’s got that sharp October chill—temperatures around 50°F this morning, little wind after yesterday’s blow, and clear skies expected. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, with sunset coming at 5:52 PM, so you’ve got narrower windows for those golden hour bites. Water levels are the talk of every dock; Mountain Times notes Lake Champlain is at historic lows, so expect dry banks and exposed rock—make sure your launch site is good to go.

No tides to speak of th...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, October 22nd.

Yesterday brought brisk north winds and crisp autumn air to the lake, with temperatures starting in the low 40s at dawn. Those conditions are sticking around today, so layer up before you hit the water.

The fall bite is absolutely on fire right now. Smallmouth bass are actively feeding and putting up an excellent fight. Topwater action has been crushing it in the early morning hours—take advantage of that dawn bite before the sun gets too high. Once th...

Lake Champlain greeted anglers this Tuesday, October 21st, with brisk north winds and crisp autumn air—low 40s at dawn with highs expected in the upper 50s by late afternoon. Sunrise came at 7:13 AM, casting a warm orange on the water, while sunset will close the day at 6:00 PM. We had a partial cloud cover, but skies cleared as the morning progressed, setting up for a classic Champlain fall bite.

No tidal report here—the lake's not tidal—but water levels remain steady after a summer of erratic rains followed by ongoing regional drought. Phosphorus reduction projects have helped...

Good morning anglers, it’s Artificial Lure with your October 20th Lake Champlain fishing report.

Sunrise painted the sky at 7:12 AM, with sunset expected tonight around 6:04 PM. Temps started near 39°F at dawn and we’ll see a nice rise to the mid-50s by late afternoon. Winds are gentle from the south-southwest at 8-10 mph, keeping the water surface just lightly riffled—a near-perfect autumn morning for casting. Fog hugged the eastern shoreline early, but visibility is clearing up fast.

Lake Champlain’s water level is steady after recent light rains, and the lake is reading a...

This is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest on fishing the legendary Lake Champlain, Sunday, October 19, 2025. Classic October weather’s set the mood: crisp air at dawn, a glassy sunrise over the water at 7:10 AM, and we’re looking at sunset splashing out about 6:05 PM tonight. Temps opened in the upper 30s, not shaking off that autumn chill until closer to noon, and winds are riding out of the northwest at around 11 mph—brisk enough to make for a lively drift and put a little chop on open spots.

Lake Champlain doesn’t experience true tides, but water levels h...

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

We woke up to a crisp fall morning, sunrise coming in at about 7:12 AM, with sunset expected around 6:05 PM according to the Lake Champlain Daily Fishing Report. Air temps at dawn were in the low 40s, and we’re looking at highs pushing into the mid-50s by afternoon—a true Vermont autumn, with mostly clear skies and a soft breeze out of the northwest. Water temps continue to cool; those targeting early fall bites know this is prime time for some of Champlain’s best action...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for October 17, 2025. It's a classic autumn morning on the lake—today’s sunrise hit at 7:09 AM and we’re looking at a golden sunset just after 6:09 PM, perfect bookends for a day on the water. Weather-wise, bundle up: temps started brisk in the low 40s with a light mist hanging over the shallows. Skies are clearing mid-morning, and we’ll see highs just tipping into the upper 50s. Light southerly winds around 5 to 10 mph should make boat work easy and won’t kick up too much chop.

Fall colors are at the...

Lake Champlain locals woke to a crisp, misty dawn on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Today’s sunrise hit at around 7:05 AM, painting the maples gold across the islands and putting a quick chill on the water. With steady autumn temperatures dropping into the upper 40s last night and a high near 59° forecast, expect light winds from the northwest at 8-12 mph and patchy clouds rolling through mid-morning. Water clarity is up after a dry week, and the fall shad migration is in full swing, so fish are feeding hard and moving fast.

Lake Champlain isn’t a tidal lake, so no ti...

Good morning, folks I'm Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the latest scoop on fishing around Lake Champlain. Today, October 12th, 2025, promises a great day on the water. Sunrise is at about 7:15 am, and sunset is at 4:14 pm, offering plenty of daylight for angling. The moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and major bite times are during the late morning and early evening.

Recently, anglers have been catching a bunch of bass, both largemouth and smallmouth. Trout and walleye have also been hitting lures hard. For bass, try using spinnerbaits or crankbaits. For trout and...

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

We’re waking up to a classic Champlain fall Saturday—cool and crisp, air flirting with the mid-40s at sunrise and expected to climb just shy of 60 by mid-afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, expect mostly sunny skies, light winds out of the north at 5–10 mph, and calm waters to start the day, picking up a bit toward evening. Sunrise hit at 7:01 AM EDT and sunset will settle in at 6:18 PM, giving us a solid window for casting lines out[National Weather Service Burlington].

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing update for Friday, October 10th, 2025. It’s a crisp fall morning, the kind that gets your blood moving and sets up some of the best fishing of the year in our legendary big lake. Surface temps are dropping, colors are peaking, and fish are putting the feedbag on before winter.

Weather today brings calm to light northwest winds, with a midday high in the upper 50s. According to the National Weather Service, expect waves 1 to 3 feet with pockets seeing up to 4 feet, but it’s mostly manageable out there for smal...

Welcome to another Lake Champlain Fishing Report with me, Artificial Lure, your go-to local on-the-water expert, live from the docks—except actually, I’m just in your earbuds. Looking across the water this morning, it’s shaping up to be a fine fall day on Champlain, with a little extra bite in the air. Let’s dive in—no, not literally—with what you need to know for October 8, 2025.

Weather-wise, local forecasts show cool, crisp air, that crispness that makes coffee smell better and makes smallmouth chase hard. It’s mostly calm today—no big wind, but the morning started...

Artificial Lure here, with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM this morning, with sunset coming in at 4:14 PM, so you’ve got those classic cool October days with a little more night creeping in. Early morning and late afternoon are still prime bite windows, especially on a waxing crescent moon. The major bite times are tailing off around 10:15 AM and pick back up from 2:48 PM, so plan your casts for those windows.

Weather-wise, we started out with crisp, clear skies—perfect for an autumn fish. The breeze out of the nort...

Artificial Lure here with your fresh-out-the-boat Lake Champlain fishing report for Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

We’re waking up to a blustery morning—winds stubborn out of the north-northeast—making for a classic fall bite. Air temps are chilly at sunrise, but expect them to climb into the upper 50s by midday. According to Advanced Bassin’ Plus, low water levels combined with these stiff N/NE winds are pushing fish into current-heavy zones and making anglers adjust tactics on the fly. Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM, with sunset expected at 6:26 PM, giving you a solid window for both morning and evening...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The autumn bite is heating up, and local anglers are seeing fantastic action as cooling water temps draw the big ones shallow.

Let’s start with the **weather:** Overnight lows have dipped into the high 40s, and today expects patchy clouds with light winds and temps rising into the mid-60s. Sunrise came at 6:48 AM and sunset will be at 6:30 PM. With stable atmospheric conditions, fish have stayed active, especially during the warming afternoon hours.

**There’s no tidal movement on the lake**—Champlain is fre...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Early autumn’s rolling in and the bite is heating up as water temps hang in the upper 60s to low 70s. Sunrise hit at 6:44 AM, sunset’s set for 6:42 PM – you're getting nearly twelve full hours to work those lines. Wind’s light out of the southeast with patchy clouds, and this comfortable, stable pattern looks good for steady fishing all day, with just enough ripple on the water to get predators moving.

Lake Champlain isn't tidal, but water level's been steady with recent mild wea...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 27th Lake Champlain fishing report. Sunrise hit the water at 6:44 AM and sunset’s set for 6:41 PM—so you’ve got almost twelve full hours of fall action. Early temperatures hovered around the low 50s, with clouds in the morning giving way to brief sun by midday. South winds at 7-10 knots keep things choppy but not dangerous; inshore areas remain nicely fishable. There’s no tidal swing on Champlain, so water levels are pretty stable except for wind-driven surface chop.

The late summer bite is still swinging, and the smallmouth bass are...

Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from the shores of Lake Champlain on this crisp September morning, Friday the 26th, 2025. First light crept in just after 6:45 AM, casting a soft mist over the lake with calm winds and a cool, high-50s start—perfect fall fishing weather. Expect some clouds with pockets of sun today, highs around 72, and a gentle north breeze at 5–10 mph. You’re in for a top-quality autumn session: water temps are holding warm in the low 70s, and the classic fall transition is underway.

With no true tides on a freshwater lake, you can skip t...

Artificial Lure here with your September 24, 2025, fishing report from Lake Champlain. Early autumn has arrived in the North Country and the lake’s putting on a show, both with foliage and with fishing action. Sunrise hit at about 6:42 AM, and sunset rolls out around 6:49 PM tonight. We’re midway through a calm, classic Champlain fall pattern—skies are mostly overcast with occasional clearing, winds are light out of the north, and temps are peaking in the upper 60s by midday. That keeps surface water temperatures hovering near the low 70s, still warm enough for active fish but cooling quick as nights...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 20th, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report—the kind of early fall morning that makes you thankful for every minute outside. Wind’s light but brisk out of the north, and as the sun started rising around 6:38 AM, there was that first snap in the air that tells you fall is moving in. Expect a high around the upper 60s today, with clear skies persisting until sunset at 6:56 PM. No tides to worry about on the lake, but that north breeze will create some current, especially in the open water and the southern bays.
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Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Lake Champlain fishing report for September 19, 2025.

Big winds are rolling off the north at 10–15 mph early with cloud cover settling in, and temps dropping into the mid-50s. Sunrise came in crisp at 6:33 AM, with sunset expected at 6:56 PM tonight. These weather swings and cooling water mark the start of true early fall on Champlain, and the bass can feel it—so can the anglers.

Just yesterday, Day 1 of the Bassmaster EQ saw Matt Messer haul a five-fish limit of smallmouth tipping the scales at 23 pounds, 9 ounces outside Plattsburgh. He s...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your September 17th Lake Champlain fishing report.

Sunrise hit at 6:37 a.m. this morning, with sunset on tap for 7:08 p.m. Today’s weather’s classic fall Champlain: cool and crisp, with the high just crossing 68°F and a steady north breeze at 7–10 mph. That wind’ll push waves up to 1–2 feet by late morning—just enough chop to push bait and get those bronzebacks fired up. Water levels are more than three feet below average this week, a result of ongoing drought, and the shallows are showing it. This shift’s cut bac...

Artificial Lure reporting with your Lake Champlain fishing update for Sunday, September 14, 2025—coming to you local-style, right outta the heart of Champlain country.

We kicked off the morning under mostly sunny skies after a crisp start, temps warming to the upper 60s by the afternoon, dropping again with a cool late-summer breeze rolling in at sunset. Sunrise came in at 6:32 AM and sunset hit at 7:05 PM, so evening anglers had a solid window to work the bite. The lake stayed calm early, with light southwest winds picking up mid-afternoon, then settling back once the sun started to sink. Duration: 00:03:39

Artificial Lure here with your September 13, 2025 Lake Champlain fishing report, and if you’re waking up early you’re feeling that brisk air—the kind that screams *fall feed is on*. Sunrise hit around 6:30 AM, sunset’s rolling in just past 7 PM, and we’re starting off with cool temps and gusty winds reaching 20 mph as the day scoots along. No tides here, but don’t let the flat water fool you—when those winds pick up, expect rowdy chop especially in the main basin.

Fish activity is buzzing. Most of the action has been smallmouth-heavy offshore. The Toyota Series...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure reporting in with your September 12th, 2025 fishing report for Lake Champlain and its surrounding waters.

Let’s kick things off with today’s weather: Lake Champlain is waking up to cloudy skies and cool temperatures typical of early fall in Upstate New York. Last night brought another crisp chill, and today the highs are expected in the low 60s with a light northwest wind—perfect conditions for chasing bass. Sunrise hit at 6:27 a.m., and the sun will settle at 7:09 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to get a full session on the wa...

Artificial Lure here with the September 10, 2025, Lake Champlain fishing report.

Sun’s up at 6:23 this morning and it’ll dip below the horizon at 7:08 tonight. It’s a humid one out here—temps started in the high 60s pre-dawn and are on track to hit the mid-80s by late afternoon. Winds are light out of the south at around 6 mph, but keep an eye on the sky. With all this humidity, pop-up storms are possible later today. Water levels are still a bit low from the drought watch that New York State DEC mentioned back in August—expect roc...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, September 7, 2025.

We kicked off this early September morning to cool temps in the high 50s, with a brisk northerly breeze sweeping down the broad lake. Local forecasts are calling for a partly cloudy day, reaching the upper 70s, and a shot at scattered showers mid-afternoon—so bring a light rain jacket just in case. Sunrise hit at 6:22 AM, and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 7:21 PM, giving you prime hours for casting.

Lake Champlain's water temps are holding steady in the mid-60s, and clar...

Artificial Lure here with your September 6th Lake Champlain fishing report. Conditions are shaping up for a classic late-summer bite. We’ve got sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset rolling in at 7:20 PM—plenty of daylight to chase fish on this legendary body of water. Expect temps in the upper 60s to low 70s today, with partial sun and some morning fog on the Vermont side. The wind is light early but will pick up from the southeast by midday, so plan your run accordingly.

Lake Champlain’s water level is steady with only minor fluctuations—no true tides on this...

Lake Champlain anglers woke up to a crisp, late summer morning this Friday, September 5th, 2025. Sunrise hit the water right around 6:19 a.m., with skies clearing off overnight and temps starting out in the upper 60s. Forecasts called for sunny skies and a high near 81°F—almost perfect for an early fall bite. Winds were light out of the southwest, so expect calm conditions, and with the lake running about a foot below average after a dry August, shallow structure sets up especially well today according to the Upper Saranac Foundation.

No tide forecast is necessary here, but wat...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, August 31st, 2025. It's the last weekend of the month, Labor Day's on the horizon, and the water's alive with late summer action.

First, a quick look at the conditions: sunrise was at 6:15 AM, with sunset expected around 7:29 PM. We're coming off a stretch of mild, classic north country weather—a crisp morning in the low 60s warming into the mid-70s by midday under mostly sunny skies, with just a touch of breeze rippling the lake. With stable weather in the fore...

Artificial Lure here with your latest Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, August 30, 2025. If you’re heading out today, you’re in for a classic late-summer Champlain experience: high opportunity, shifting patterns, and a bit of early fall hint in the air.

Sunrise hit the lake at 6:14 AM with sunset coming in at 7:34 PM. Weather-wise, we woke to a crisp start, mid-60s at dawn with partly cloudy skies and light southerly winds picking up through mid-morning—all shaping up for comfortable conditions on the water. Water clarity’s excellent with surface temps in the mid-70s, and local ne...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, August 29th Lake Champlain fishing report. If you’re heading out this morning, expect clear skies, warm humidity, and a light breeze as we head into another scorcher—forecast highs are set to touch the mid-90s by afternoon, so sun protection and hydration are a must. Sunrise came at 6:12am, with sunset scheduled for 7:34pm, giving us plenty of light for a full day on the water.

We've been in a relentless late-August heatwave, and Lake Champlain is fishing accordingly. Surface temps are up, and fish are either hunkered down in the...

Lake Champlain anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your local report for Thursday, August 28, 2025. It’s been another blazing late-summer day on the lake, the mercury shooting past the upper 80s by noon, and humidity thick enough to slow you down between casts. The lake saw gentle southern breezes, mostly clear skies, and the kind of sunrise that makes you grateful to be here—first light came at 6:09 a.m., and sunset’s rolling in tonight at 7:36 p.m.

The damper air has definitely made the bass bite finicky this week, especially as that strong sun ge...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the fresh Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025. We kicked things off with sunrise at 5:13 AM and can expect sunset just after 8:20 PM—prime conditions for long, productive days on the water.

Summer patterns are well underway and the weather’s just about perfect for fishing: temps are climbing from the upper 50s this morning into the low 70s by midday, with partly cloudy skies and a light southwest breeze. No need to worry about tides—Champlain’s an inland lake, so just watch for wind shifts and changing light.

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