Lakes & Reservoirs

Lake Champlain

Smallmouth and largemouth in the same day, plus pike, salmon, and lake trout.

Target species

Methods

Conventional / bait

Vermont

Shops for this water

No shops listed yet. Suggest one.

Recommended

Shimano · Rods

Light, sensitive bass rod for jigs and Texas rigs.

Shimano · Reels

Digital brake that makes skipping and windy days easy.

Penn · Combos

Inshore and pier combo that can take saltwater abuse.

Yamamoto · Lures

The stick bait that catches bass everywhere.

Rapala · Lures

Classic balsa minnow for walleye, bass, and trout.

PowerPro · Line

Strong, thin braid for heavy cover and long casts.