2026 regulation year
Lake Champlain (NY waters) 2026 — New York Fishing Regulations
New York statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Lake Champlain (NY waters) carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of New York's 2026 fishing rules — covering Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Lake Champlain (NY waters)
VT boundary; reciprocal licence; 10 in min on VT side
VT boundary; reciprocal licence; 10 in min on VT side
Tournament circuit
Lake Champlain (NY waters) is a recurring stop on the pro / semi-pro bass and walleye circuits. Schedules shift year to year — typical-window guidance below, with the official circuit schedule linked for current 2026 confirmation.
BASSBassmaster Elite Series
Smallmouth + largemouth bass · July – August
Boundary water — NY licence is valid on the NY shoreline + main lake under the NY/VT reciprocity arrangement; check the licence-pair before launching from the VT side.
MLFMLF Pro Circuit
Smallmouth bass · Summer
Official source
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation publishes the authoritative 2026 New York fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.