Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Champlain fishing
Lake Champlain fishing: not stocked since June 2023. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- June 2023
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Elevation
- 138 ft
Fish at Lake Champlain
Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last May 2017 Best: dawn 
Landlocked Salmon Confirmed present 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guideHow Lake Champlain is stocked
Saranac River (0.3 mi), Salmon River (5 mi), Scribner Pond (5.6 mi), and Dry Mill Brook (9.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Saranac River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Salmon River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Dry Mill Brook is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,000
Fish stocked in 2012
14,800
Fish stocked in 2013
7,850
Fish stocked in 2014
25,680
Fish stocked in 2015
12,840
Fish stocked in 2016
12,930
Fish stocked in 2017
24,880
Fish stocked in 2018
13,050
Fish stocked in 2019
13,290
Fish stocked in 2020
18,000
Fish stocked in 2021
13,950
Fish stocked in 2022
12,750
Fish stocked in 2023
11,120
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Brown Trout | 5,820 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2023 | Brown Trout | 5,300 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 12,750 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 13,950 | 7.9 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 18,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 13,290 | 9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 13,050 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 12,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 12,380 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 12,930 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 12,840 | 9 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 13,180 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 12,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,850 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 13,300 | 9 in | report |
| December 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | 6.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Plattsburgh
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
Clinton County ramps: Great Chazy River mouth off Route 9B (66 trailers), Point Au Roche Road (40), Point Au Roche State Park (21), Peru Dock on Route 9 (50), and Plattsburgh's Wilcox Dock (35). DEC's Peru hand launch is at Ausable Point. Clean gear: zebra mussel and spiny water flea are here.
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About Lake Champlain
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Champlain?
Fishing Lake Champlain usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked June 2023, averaging 8.7 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2017, averaging 9.1 in. Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Champlain stocked?
Not stocked since June 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Champlain?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Brown Trout average 8.7 in. Lake Trout average 9.1 in.
How do you get on Lake Champlain?
There is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Plattsburgh. Clinton County ramps: Great Chazy River mouth off Route 9B (66 trailers), Point Au Roche Road (40), Point Au Roche State Park (21), Peru Dock on Route 9 (50), and Plattsburgh's Wilcox Dock (35). DEC's Peru hand launch is at Ausable Point. Clean gear: zebra mussel and spiny water flea are here.
Which lakes near Lake Champlain were stocked more recently?
Saranac River (0.3 mi), Salmon River (5 mi), Scribner Pond (5.6 mi), and Dry Mill Brook (9.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Saranac River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Salmon River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Dry Mill Brook is also stocked with Brown Trout.