Vermont - Lake Champlain
This sixth Great Lake, as Champlain is sometimes called, has gotten plenty of bass fishing attention because of national tournaments held here by BASS and the FLW Tour. At 110 miles long and 12 miles wide, with a maximum depth of about 425 feet, there is plenty of water-"and fish-"to go around. Largemouths favor the shallow bays at Champlain's northern and southern ends, while smallmouths can be found on midlake rocky humps and points. Lake trout, landlocked salmon, northern pike, walleyes, yellow perch, and white perch all add spice. Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, 802-241-3700; vtfishandwildlife.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Largemouth Bass
Guide: Mike Nellis; vermont-fishing.net.com; 802-824-5792
Rig Specifics: 6 1/2-foot, medium-heavy spinning or baitcasting rod with 14-pound test. Use spinnerbaits, spoons, frogs, and other topwater lures in this grass-heavy lake.
Quick Tip: Wherever you see a thick patch of grass, toss your lures to its edges. Early morning is the best time.
Where to Fish: Near the Fort Ticonderoga launch.

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Photos From Lake Champlain