Fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest

The Lake Champlain & Northwest area of Vermont, featuring Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish.

1. Lake Champlain (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain, Vermont

Lake Champlain offers excellent fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont with good public access.

2. Missisquoi River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Missisquoi River, Vermont

Missisquoi River offers excellent fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont with good public access.

3. Lamoille River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Lamoille River, Vermont

Lamoille River offers excellent fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont with good public access.

4. Main (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Main, Vermont

Main in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

5. North (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

North, Vermont

North in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

6. South (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

South, Vermont

South in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

7. East (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

East, Vermont

East in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

8. West (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

West, Vermont

West in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

9. Vermont (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Vermont, Vermont

Vermont in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont offers excellent fishing opportunities.

10. Lake Champlain Creek0 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Creek, Vermont

Lake Champlain Creek offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

11. Lake Champlain Area River1 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area River, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area River offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

12. Lake Champlain Lake2 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Lake, Vermont

Lake Champlain Lake offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

13. Lake Champlain Area Pond3 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Pond, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Pond offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

14. Lake Champlain Reservoir4 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Reservoir, Vermont

Lake Champlain Reservoir offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

15. Lake Champlain Area Brook5 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Brook, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Brook offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

16. Lake Champlain Run6 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Run, Vermont

Lake Champlain Run offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

17. Lake Champlain Area Branch7 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Branch, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Branch offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

18. Lake Champlain Creek8 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Creek, Vermont

Lake Champlain Creek offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

19. Lake Champlain Area River9 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area River, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area River offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

20. Lake Champlain Lake10 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Lake, Vermont

Lake Champlain Lake offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

21. Lake Champlain Area Pond11 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Pond, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Pond offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

22. Lake Champlain Reservoir12 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Reservoir, Vermont

Lake Champlain Reservoir offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

23. Lake Champlain Area Brook13 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Brook, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Brook offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

24. Lake Champlain Run14 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Run, Vermont

Lake Champlain Run offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

25. Lake Champlain Area Branch15 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Branch, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Branch offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

26. Lake Champlain Creek16 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Creek, Vermont

Lake Champlain Creek offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

27. Lake Champlain Area River17 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area River, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area River offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

28. Lake Champlain Lake18 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Lake, Vermont

Lake Champlain Lake offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

29. Lake Champlain Area Pond19 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Pond, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Pond offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

30. Lake Champlain Reservoir20 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Reservoir, Vermont

Lake Champlain Reservoir offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

31. Lake Champlain Area Brook21 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Brook, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Brook offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

32. Lake Champlain Run22 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Run, Vermont

Lake Champlain Run offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

33. Lake Champlain Area Branch23 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Branch, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Branch offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

34. Lake Champlain Creek24 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Creek, Vermont

Lake Champlain Creek offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

35. Lake Champlain Area River25 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area River, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area River offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

36. Lake Champlain Lake26 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Lake, Vermont

Lake Champlain Lake offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

37. Lake Champlain Area Pond27 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Pond, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Pond offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

38. Lake Champlain Reservoir28 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Reservoir, Vermont

Lake Champlain Reservoir offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

39. Lake Champlain Area Brook29 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Area Brook, Vermont

Lake Champlain Area Brook offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

40. Lake Champlain Run30 (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Champlain Run, Vermont

Lake Champlain Run offers good fishing in the Lake Champlain & Northwest of Vermont.

Fishing Tips for the Lake Champlain & Northwest

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Vermont for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Vermont fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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