Lake Champlain
Lake, Washington/Essex/Clinton. New York, United States.
44.5021, -73.3172 — View on the map
- Area
- 116,954 ha
- Managed by
- New York State DEC
- Permit required
- New York State fishing license (NYSDEC)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearBacklit Digital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 30.5 cm here.
€32.90£28.90Not shipped to the United States
Clip-On Twin Bite Alarm Bells, Pack of 20For: common carp, wels catfish, common bream · feeder fishing
€24.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Stainless Steel Swivels, Pack of 100For: northern pike, zander, walleye · feeder fishing
€29.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycush
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
NYSDEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds
Area rules (New York) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) | 30.5 cm |
| Northern pike | 45.7 cm |
Access
Boat launch: Trailer Improved
Official sources
- Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds — NYSDEC (data.ny.gov) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- NYSDEC special fishing regulations — Lake Champlain (accessed on 23 September 2026)