Stunning Upstate New York Lake Just Ranked One of the Best Fishing Spots in America

If you love fishing or just want to try your luck with a rod and reel, one Upstate New York is calling your name.

Recently named one of the best fishing lakes in the entire United States, this stunning lake is definitely worth a visit.

A Reel Catch Right on the New York-Vermont Border

Stretching an impressive 120 miles, Lake Champlain runs along the border between New York and Vermont and even dips a bit into Quebec, Canada, at its northern tip. This long, beautiful lake has earned a special place in anglers’ hearts, and it’s not hard to see why.

Once Called the Sixth Great Lake

For a short time, Lake Champlain was officially recognized as the nation’s Sixth Great Lake. While that official name didn’t stick, the nickname lives on, and the lake’s reputation for incredible fishing is very real.

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Why So Special? The Fish and the Scenery

Fishingbooker.com, the world’s largest fishing charter community, praised Lake Champlain for its “beautiful scenery and a vibrant fishery.” The lake is home to over 90 species of fish, making it a treasure trove for anglers of all kinds. Whether you’re after bass, trout, or something else, there’s plenty to catch here.

Bass Fishing Paradise

In fact, Lake Champlain is widely considered one of the best bass fishing spots in the world, according to the Lake Champlain Land Trust. And thanks to years of conservation efforts from New York and Vermont groups, the lake trout population is becoming more self-sustaining, which is great news for future generations of fishers.

Great Lakes Also Make the Cut

And while we’re talking about fishing in New York, don’t forget the official Great Lakes, Erie and Ontario, both partially in New York. Fishingbooker.com included them on the best lakes list too, noting they offer “fishing so good, you almost feel like cheating.”