Lake Champlain Fishing Report June 14th, 2025: Smallies Sizzling, Lakers Lurking Deep, Panfish Biting in the Bays

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 been in shallow waters, typically out to about 6 feet. I've seen great success with PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbaits in Metallic Yellow Perch color, and the 5" Senko Worms in Green Pumpkin Black are consistently producing when Texas-rigged.

Largemouth bass have been a bit more challenging in some areas due to water discoloration, but topwater action is starting to pick up nicely. Early mornings and evenings are your best bets for landing bigger bucketmouths. Top spots for largemouths include Shelburne Bay and Town Farm Bay.

Lake trout fishing remains excellent in the middle section from Westport to Cumberland Head. You'll need to go deep, focusing on depths of 80 to 100 feet, with active fish typically holding 1 to 3 feet above the bottom. These fish are chasing rainbow smelt, so quality electronics are key for finding those prime humps and reefs.

For panfish enthusiasts, crappies and bluegills are active in the shallow bays like Bulwagga Bay and Missisquoi Bay, where small jigs tipped with worms are producing consistent catches.

If you're heading out today, consider focusing on the Inland Sea around the islands for smallmouths, and for lake trout, the deep water off Burlington is your best bet.

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