As of October 1, 2024, Lake Champlain is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, despite the transitioning seasons.

### Weather and Tidal Conditions
Today, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 62°F and a low of 48°F. The winds are light, coming in from the northwest at about 5 mph. Lake Champlain, being a large freshwater lake, does not have tides, but water levels can fluctuate based on precipitation and human management.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise this morning was at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 6:23 PM, giving you a full day to get out on the water.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a lot of activity, particularly with bass and chain pickerel. Anglers reported success using wacky worms in grass patches throughout the lake. The bass were active, and many were hooked, along with a significant number of chain pickerel.

### Types and Amounts of Fish
Bass, both largemouth and smallmouth, were the main catch, with several anglers reporting multiple hookups. Chain pickerel were also abundant, and some anglers even caught a few trout, though these were less common.

### Best Lures and Bait
For bass, wacky worms and soft plastics have been performing exceptionally well. The top lures at Lake Champlain recently have included these soft plastics, as well as crankbaits and spinnerbaits, especially those that mimic baitfish or shad.

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots has been the grass patches in the gut of the lake, where the bass tend to congregate. Another area is around the rocky structures and drop-offs, where both bass and trout can be found.

If you're looking to shore fish, areas like the shoreline near Ticonderoga and the Vermont side of the lake have been productive for catching bullhead and other panfish.

Overall, Lake Champlain is providing some great fishing opportunities as we move into October, so grab your gear and get out there