World class fishing

The sea-cret is out. The Lake Champlain Region is home to some of the best fishing around. From deep corners of Lake Champlain to secluded ponds to trout streams, wherever you choose to drop a line, there is a waterway ripe for whichever species you prefer to fish. You don’t want to be a fish out of water, so read on to learn all our region has to offer!

Lake Champlain is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country! Check out these numbers for a glimpse of why Lake Champlain's fishing opportunities are never-ending:

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

Fish on!

Lake Champlain is consistently ranked by Bassmaster as one of the top bass fisheries in the nation for the scenery and quality of fishing — including ranking top 5 in the country! But if you speak with any of the pro anglers, they might give it first! The trout fishing is exceptional, but the real excitement comes in the spring and fall, when landlocked salmon run. The landlocked salmon have been here since the Ice Age, becoming trapped inland as the glaciers melted. The population has been thriving since then. For the best salmon fishing, cast in the spring below Willsboro with fall runs extending farther upriver. We're not good at keeping secrets, so read on and learn how you can make the most of your fishing trip in the Lake Champlain Region!