Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Trout, Salmon, and Pike Heating Up for Spring Anglers

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for March 24, 2025. The sun's peeking out at 6:44 AM today, and we'll be saying goodbye to it around 7:07 PM. Weather's been a bit chilly, with temps hovering in the mid-30s, but don't let that stop you from getting out on the water!

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:06 AM, followed by a high at 9:02 AM. Another low comes in at 2:07 PM, with the final high tide at 7:57 PM. Keep these in mind when planning your fishing spots for the day.

Folks, the fishing's been heating up nicely as we push into spring. Lake trout and landlocked salmon have been the stars of the show lately. Anglers are having good luck trolling in deeper waters, especially near Valcour Island and off the Burlington shores. I've heard reports of some nice catches in the 20 to 25-foot range.

For you bass enthusiasts, while it's still a bit early, some anglers are starting to pull in decent smallmouth using drop shots and jerkbaits in 15 to 25 feet of water. The Inland Sea area has been producing some nice catches.

Pike fishing is starting to pick up in the shallow bays. Missisquoi Bay and Larabee's Point are showing promise as the waters warm. Large spoons and swimbaits have been effective in enticing these aggressive predators.

When it comes to bait and lures, the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flat Worm on a drop shot has been killer for smallmouth. For lake trout and salmon, try trolling with spoons like the Sutton 71 in copper or silver. Don't forget to have a mix of jerkbaits and larger swimbaits for those pike.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd suggest checking out Malletts Bay for a mix of species. The Inland Sea area is also a good bet for some smallmouth action. And if you're after lake trout, the Champlain Bridge area has been producing some nice catches.

Remember, folks, the key to success this time of year is to fish slow and deep. Don't be afraid to switch up your presentations if you're not getting any bites. And always keep an eye on those water temps - a good stream thermometer can be your best friend out there.

That's all for now, anglers. Stay safe, have fun, and tight lines!