Boat Ramp Access Report

Many Lake Champlain Fishing Access Areas are Flooded
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has more than 25 fishing access areas on Lake Champlain and major rivers that feed the lake but, due to flooding, many of the sites are closed until the water recedes and damage can be assessed.

As of Wednesday, the access areas that remained useable for launching boats included:
Tabor Point, West Swanton; Mallett's Bay, Colchester; Lamoille River, Milton; Converse Bay, Charlotte; and Larabee's Point, Shoreham; and Vantines, Grand Isle.

With the opening of walleye fishing season this Saturday, May 7th, many anglers will be looking to access the lake and its tributaries. The department cautioned people who plan on heading out on the water should use extreme care when launching boats and while on the water as there will be many hazards, both floating and under the water.

For more information, call Fish and Wildlife's Mike Wichrowski at 802-241-3447.