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Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Smallmouth Blitz, Landlocked Salmon Surge, and Trophy Lakers

Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Smallmouth Blitz, Landlocked Salmon Surge, and Trophy Lakers

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 Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Sunday May 18th 2025. The sun rose at 522 am and will set tonight at 819 pm giving us almost fifteen hours of prime fishing light today. No tidal swings to worry about here on Champlain just steady freshwater action.

Weatherwise we are looking at a classic mid May day mild temps in the high 60s climbing to mid 70s with light winds out of the southwest. Skies are partly cloudy which should keep the fish active throughout the day. Water clarity is decent though some areas are still a little murky from spring wind and runoff.

Let me tell you the bite has been downright exciting lately. Smallmouth bass are on fire with lots of four pounders showing up especially around rocky points and drop offs in the Inland Sea and around the Sandbar State Park area. Largemouth are also hitting hard in the shallows with the weed beds north and south of Missisquoi Bay holding some real beauties. Pickerel and northern pike are hungry too so don’t be surprised if one of those toothy critters crashes your party[2][3][5].

If you like chasing trout and salmon now is the time. Pre spawn landlocked salmon are making a strong showing around the mouths of the Winooski and Ausable Rivers. Recent trips have produced not just salmon but trophy sized steelhead and some of the biggest lake trout of the year. Lake trout numbers are up again this year thanks to healthy wild reproduction and they are hanging out in deeper water off Thompson’s Point and Juniper Island[1][5].

Best lures this week have been jerkbaits in a perch pattern for bass and pike soft plastics in green pumpkin and watermelon for bass and classic trolling setups for the salmon and trout. Think small spoons like the Mooselook Wobbler in silver and blue or orange and gold. Jigging heavy white or chartreuse tubes is also getting lake trout to bite deep. For bait live shiners or smelt are your best bet if you want to go old school.

If you are looking for a couple of hot spots try the rocky reefs off North Hero and the weed edges in Missisquoi Bay for bass. If salmon or lake trout are your target troll between Thompson’s Point and Converse Bay and watch your sonar closely for bait balls.

That’s your Champlain update for today. Tight lines and enjoy this world class fishery while the bite is hot.
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