World class fishing

The sea-cret is out: the Lake Champlain Region is home to some of the best fishing around! From the deep corners of Lake Champlain to secluded ponds and trout streams, there’s a waterway ripe for the species you prefer to fish. You don’t want to be a fish out of water — read on to discover everything our region has to offer!

Lake Champlain is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S.! Here’s a glimpse of why its fishing opportunities seem endless:

• 500 miles of shoreline
• Depths reaching up to 400 feet
• Home to 80 species of fish
• 120 miles long
• And 70 islands to explore!

Fish on!

Lake Champlain is consistently ranked by Bassmaster as one of the top bass fisheries in the nation, known for both its stunning scenery and exceptional fishing quality — including ranking in the top 5! If you speak with pro anglers, though, they might just give it the top spot. The trout fishing is outstanding, but the real excitement comes in the spring and fall when landlocked salmon run. These salmon have been in the lake since the Ice Age, trapped inland as the glaciers melted, and the population has been thriving ever since. For the best salmon fishing, cast in the spring below Willsboro, with fall runs extending farther upriver. We’re not great at keeping secrets, so read on to learn how you can make the most of your fishing trip in the Lake Champlain Region!