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Looking for the latest updates on the fishing conditions on Lake Champlain? Look no further than Irish Raider Outfitters' fishing report! Our team of experienced guides is dedicated to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information on the best fishing spots, techniques, and tackle to use on the lake. Whether you're looking to catch trophy-sized smallmouth bass, northern pike, or lake trout, we've got you covered. With our detailed fishing reports, you'll be able to plan your fishing trip with confidence and maximize your chances of landing that big one.

We get these questions often. Is Lake Champlain good for fishing? What is the most popular fish to catch in Lake Champlain NY? What large fish are in Lake Champlain? Well, Lake Champlain is renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities, attracting anglers from all over the world. The lake's diverse fish population includes species such as bass, pike, trout, salmon, and more, making it an ideal spot for both novice and experienced anglers. Take a look at our fishing reports to discover the thrilling experiences our guests have had while catching these impressive fish!

Irish Raider Outfitters provides fishing trips ranging from 4 to 6 hours depending on your choice, with the added option of trout fishing in the Adirondack streams. We understand that there are numerous resources available for planning your next fishing trip, and we're delighted that you've found our advice useful. At Irish Raider Outfitters, we are enthusiastic about imparting our expertise of this breathtaking body of water to avid anglers such as yourself. We can't wait to go fishing with you!

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Ladies out fish the boys. fishing report coverpicture

August 31, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 31st Aug, 2026

Great run this morning for the lady onboard in quantity & quality with a fish pushing 12 lbs!!

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Another mixed lake trout & small mouth run! fishing report coverpicture

August 26, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 26th Aug, 2026

Fun morning with some lake trout jigging with small mouth fishing to end the morning!!

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Bite was on fire this morning!! fishing report coverpicture

August 25, 2026

Little Ausable River Lake Report on 25th Aug, 2026

Awesome run with these two retires, one from Army & one from the Marnie Corps. Vicki was 💯 the fish whisperer!!. Frank believed it was her fish songs that enabled her to out fish him in numbers and size. 🤷‍♂️ Great run with multiple fish for the camp ground smoker and numerous released to fight another day.
Bite was on 🔥 again this morning!!!

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Big fish  fishing report coverpicture

August 20, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 20th Aug, 2026

Awesome Run !! Well 7 years later, from this father & son’s first run with the Irish Raider a lot of changes have occurred... Birch is now a teenager, Dad’s goatee is longer and the Captain has more white hair and a different boat. Plus the lad didn’t need any assistance from his Dad holding onto the rod with a big lake trout on the line...
Needless to say this run was a lot of fun!!! Double digit fish for everyone. Birch and I both lost a fish at the boat pushing 15lbs!!!!! No fish story, facts!!!
Looking forward to the next run with this father & son onboard!!! Back at it at 0600 hrs tomorrow with a 6 hour am run.

🎣 ☘️ 🔥

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On Fish!! fishing report coverpicture

August 18, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 18th Aug, 2026

Great morning run on some bigger fish!!!

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On Em fishing report coverpicture

August 15, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 15th Aug, 2026

Combo Lake Trout & Small Mouth

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Bite is on Fire!! fishing report coverpicture

August 12, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 12th Aug, 2026

Great run with this crew today!!! This Captain was very busy netting fish and snapping photos for the crew!!! Several doubles the entire trip!!!

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Big Fish Run fishing report coverpicture

August 7, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 7th Aug, 2026

Today’s crew got into some big lake trout this morning!! Average fish was 6-10 lbs!!! Biggest was pushing 15 lbs. Awesome run with some local repeat guys this morning!!!

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Awesome first ever lake trout!! fishing report coverpicture

July 31, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 31st Jul, 2026

Had a blast with this wonderful family crew this morning!! Everyone caught their first ever lake trout!! This Captain enjoys teaching kids how to catch big fish on Lake Champlain!! Alot of fun on the 4 hour run this morning!!!

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WOW fishing report coverpicture

July 27, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 27th Jul, 2026

Runs like this morning’s are AWESOME!
Dozens of hungry & feeding lake trout to the net this morning. Capt fished with the lads on the trip and had 24 fish himself to the net in 3 hours.
two day totals with these guys was 65+ fish!!

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Lake trout small mouth Combo Run fishing report coverpicture

July 23, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 23rd Jul, 2026

Fun 6 hr run! Ron and Kyle 💯 caught some nice lake trout to take back home. Rattle traps & the deal TRDs were the small mouths favorite this morning. Holy stacked up bait from those strong south winds the past couple days!!!

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On Fish   fishing report coverpicture

July 20, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 20th Jul, 2026

Today’s 6 hour run was fun with a family from Connecticut. Mason was 100% the fish whisper of the family!! Lad caught several lake trout and small mouths in this run. He wanted a spoon to fish bass with. Pulled out a spring salmon spoon I use for trolling and the lad put it took work catchbass... Gave that lad the spoon to take back to his Air B&B to continue his fish slaying..
if it works use it. lol

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Ladies  fishing report coverpicture

July 10, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 10th Jul, 2026

It’s this Captains observations over the years that the ladies on board always out fish their spouse’s or parents.!!! Fish On!!

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Awesome 17 hours with two trips!! fishing report coverpicture

July 10, 2026

Cumberland Head Lake Report on 10th Jul, 2026

Awesome day on Lake !! Fishing is on Fire!!

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Steve and his son returned for another year! fishing report coverpicture

July 3, 2026

Cumberland Bay Lake Report on 3rd Jul, 2026

Combo small mouth and lake trout run with these repeat fishermen. Steve caught the biggest lake trout... But his son racked up the numbers with more trout & bass.
Grwat Time always with these guys.

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Fish hugging fishing report coverpicture

June 29, 2026

Valcour Island Lake Report on 29th Jun, 2026

Great evening run with calm seas and hungry trout!!

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