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Lake Champlain

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New York, United States

4.8·8660 catches

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Lake Champlain fishing reports

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Lake whitefish

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Lake char

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Northern pike

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Lake char

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Northern pike

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Lake char

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General info

Lake Champlain is a lake located in Essex County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, New York and Addison County, Vermont. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

44°16′42.3″N 73°19′13.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Champlain?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Champlain, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

South Burlington

13.6 miles away

Burlington

15.1 miles away

Colchester

19.7 miles away

Essex

20.9 miles away

Plattsburgh

29.6 miles away

Barre

40.6 miles away

Rutland

49.3 miles away

Malone

59.5 miles away

Kingsbury

65.5 miles away

Queensbury

66.1 miles away

Hanover

68.3 miles away

Glens Falls

68.8 miles away

Lebanon

69.2 miles away

Moreau

73.3 miles away

Claremont

79.1 miles away

Wilton

80.5 miles away

Saratoga Springs

86.7 miles away

Massena

88.1 miles away

Potsdam

89.1 miles away

Milton

90.3 miles away

Malta

92.3 miles away

Canton

94.9 miles away

Berlin

102.7 miles away

Laconia

103.9 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Champlain fishing

Lake Champlain is a lake located in Essex County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, New York and Addison County, Vermont. Its coordinates are:
44°16′42.3″N 73°19′13.6″W
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