Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Master Class Angling's Tip of the Week
Spring is upon us! Lake Champlain is warming up and getting ready to share its bounty! Look for the shallow wetland areas to warm up first. They can jump up 10-15 degrees in a day with good sun. Definitely a great opportunity for early bowfin or carp. Pike will follow soon!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/24/24
Water temps are on the rise but there will be a bit of a lull early this week because of night time lows. The warm up is bringing fish activity up though! Pike are starting to prowl, bass are staging, bowfin are in the shallows. It is a nice early spring!
Techniques & Tips as of 4/24/24
Lakers are still around points and drop offs. A sinking line or sink tip with pink, chartreuse or white flies will get some attention!
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