Lake Champlain report 5/24/08: Launched in Ticonderoga 12noon. Water temp ranging from 58 degrees in the main lake to 64 degrees in the sheltered coves. Air temps in the mid 60’s, but felt cooler due to the wind blowing. Wind blowing 10-20mph from the north. Lake was choppy and stained. Boat traffic was heavy, with the majority being fishermen. Started fishing main lake points with crankbaits. Rapala DT 10 in Crawfish color and Bomber tx in citrus color. Caught several fish ranging from 2-3lb. All were being taken on the outer edge of the weed lines in 9-12FOW. Not all of the main lake points produced results. Only a couple of key points produced. From the main lake points I moved to the sheltered coves and found the bedding fish. Several bedding fish caught were in the 2-4lb class. No big giants were sighted or caught. All bedding fish had to be aggravated into biting. All bedding fish were caught on weed jig tipped with black and blue Mudd Bugg trailer. Found alot of cruising male bass either looking for nesting site or leaving nest. The chop on the lake made the site fishing difficult. Recommendations: Hit the main lake points with crankbaits and rattletraps. If fishing for bedding fish, a good pair of polarized sunglasses is needed. Check the warmer, shallower coves and try to be as quiet as possible. Be persistant. Some of the fish caught today had to agrivated into biting.
