• 5.2.25
• Press Release

Lake Champlain Named One of the Top U.S. Fishing Lakes for 2025

Lake Champlain has once again proven itself a world-class destination for anglers, earning a spot on FishingBooker's list of the Best Fishing Lakes in the U.S. for 2025. Recognized for its incredible variety, accessibility, and strong year-round fishing, the lake stands proudly alongside some of the most iconic freshwater fisheries in the country.
 

FishingBooker—the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips, highlighted Lake Champlain for its abundance of sought-after species, including lake trout, landlocked Atlantic salmon, and both largemouth and smallmouth bass. The lake also hosts impressive populations of northern pike, musky, yellow perch, and walleye, making it a dream for anglers of all interests and skill levels.
 

“With its natural beauty, diverse fishery, and strong local partnerships, Lake Champlain continues to rise on the national radar,” said Kristy Kennedy, Vice President of Marketing for the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. “This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the years of dedication from our team—and especially Alyssa Senecal, who has planned and executed these nationally recognized tournaments for the past 11 years with incredible professionalism and care.”
 

The open-water fishing season begins in early April, with spring and fall offering excellent nearshore action and summer months inviting deeper lake pursuits. While the lake no longer freezes consistently for winter ice fishing, conditions in colder months can still allow for a variety of unique experiences.
 

Lake Champlain joins an elite group on FishingBooker's national ranking, including legendary destinations such as Lake Okeechobee (FL), Lake St. Clair (MI), and Lake Fork (TX). It’s the only New York lake featured on the 2025 list.
 

FishingBooker’s Top Fishing Lakes in the U.S. for 2025 include:

• Lake Champlain (New York/Vermont)
• Lake Okeechobee (Florida)
• Lake Fork (Texas)
• Lake St. Clair (Michigan)
• Clear Lake (California)
• Lake of the Woods (Minnesota/Ontario)
• Guntersville Lake (Alabama)
• Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee)
• Devils Lake (North Dakota)
• Table Rock Lake (Missouri)
• Lake Texoma (Texas/Oklahoma)
• Toledo Bend Reservoir (Texas/Louisiana)
• Mille Lacs Lake (Minnesota)
• Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada)
• Santee Cooper Lakes (South Carolina)
• Blue Mesa Reservoir (Colorado)
• Naknek Lake (Alaska)
• The Great Lakes
   

For more information on fishing and outdoor adventures along the Adirondack Coast, visit www.goadirondack.com.