Lake Champlain Fishing Report: Late Fall Transition Tactics for Bass and Walleye

Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Champlain fishing report for Saturday, November 15th, 2025. We're looking at a brisk fall day on the big lake. Sunrise came early at 6:49 AM and we're facing a short day with sunset hitting at 4:29 PM, so make your time on the water count. The late fall transition is well underway, and that means the fish are positioning themselves deeper as water temps continue to drop. Here's what's been working lately on Champlain. Bass and walleye are your primary targets this time of year, and anglers have been having solid success with finesse presentations. Small jigs paired with creature baits are producing consistent results. Drop-shot rigs with soft plastics, particularly in dark colors, have been reliable. For live bait, small shiners and minnows are your best bet right now. We're also seeing good action on fall-pattern swimbaits and vibrating jigs as the water clarity improves with cooler temperatures. Recent reports show a mix of largemouth and smallmouth bass being caught throughout the lake, along with solid walleye activity in deeper structures. The key is targeting areas with rock, grass, and drop-offs where fish are staging as they move to their winter patterns. I'd recommend focusing on the deeper channels and structure near the main lake body. If you're looking for specific hotspots, concentrate your efforts around established drop-offs and rocky points where baitfish congregate. The transition zones between shallow and deep water are holding active fish right now. Make your time count with these short days. Get out there, throw those finesse presentations, and stay flexible as conditions change throughout the day. Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Champlain Fishing Report! Don't forget to subscribe for daily updates and expert tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.