From January through March 2023 DEC Fisheries staff will be surveying anglers coming off the ice to collect data on target species, number caught, and size. Participation in the program is voluntary but strongly encouraged.
The 2023 ice fishing survey will take place at four access points: King’s Bay (Point Au Fer Road); Willsboro Bay Boat Launch; Bulwagga Bay Campground; and South Bay Boat Launch.
Having an understanding of what anglers are catching and targeting will help us continue to best manage the Lake Champlain fishery as one of the top fishing destinations in the state.
The 2023 ice fishing survey report will be made available later next year.
Lake Champlain Ice Fishing Creel Survey Plan
Lake Champlain Ice Fishing Creel Survey: 2021 Progress Report
