Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
Master Class Angling's Tip of the Week
The cooler weather is going to put a damper on the spring fishing for a bit. There are definitely still fish around willing to play but they won't be quite as rambunctious. The bright side is that it will prolong the pike season.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/13/25
A lot of fish may hunker down during this cooler weather. Focus on pike for success. While the number I use for lake temp is from the mid part of the lake, the shallows will be much warmer. It is still cold so please use caution.!
Techniques & Tips as of 6/13/25
Use an 8 or 9 weight with a floating line (SA Titan are magic!) and a fairly short leader of 6-7 foot 12-16 lb with wire and any of a number of pike patterns for a good time.
Local Species Available Lake Champlain is open to fishing year round
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Carp
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bass
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northern pike
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pickerel
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panfish
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perch
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bowfin
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freshwater drum
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longnose gar
Master Class Angling's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Lefty's Deceiver | white | 2/0 |
Clouser Minnow | white, chartreuse an | 6-2/0s |
Pike Bunny | red/white, Chartreu | 1/0-4/0 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Hare's Ear Nymph | N/A | 2-10 |
Hex nymphs | N/A | 4-8 |
Hey Dries | N/A | 4-8 |
Master Class Angling's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Bank Shot
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line