Lake Champlain Fishing near Keeseville, New York

Lake Champlain is a lake located just 7.3 miles from Keeseville, in Clinton County, in the state of New York, United States, near Port Kent, NY. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, rock bass, pumpkinseed, gar, atlantic salmon, muskie, brown trout, bullhead, sturgeon, smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch, pickerel, lake trout, walleye, redfin pickerel, bream/bluegill, rainbow trout and smelt here. Whether you’re net fishing, fly fishing, spinning, baitcasting or trolling your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Champlain. Alternate names for this lake include Rott-si-ich-ni, Petow-pargow and Petaonbough.

Join us as we discuss the New York Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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