Champlain vs. Winni

[8gv]

The Shelburne Museum was interesting but you might want to bring some fishing gear and the small boat or canoe.

On the south side of Rte. 2 just before it goes over to the islands you will find Sand Bar WMA.

Launch there and head SSE toward the mouth of the Lamoille River. That whole area is full of weeds with hungry bass and pike.

Go out just enough to keep the weeds from driving you nuts but don't go too deep (5' is too deep).

Any large spinner or floating lure will do because the fish there are more hungry than they are smart.

Good luck!

[farechofisherman]

We fished Champlain for many years, and often rented boats right from the Apple Island Resort. Not sure if they still do, but they are on the inner lake, which is fun for a day, but a long way from the main part of the lake in a rental. All kinds of good restaurants on South Hero Island (which is where the resort is).

[Y2K]

Burlington VT has been mentioned a few times, but not the fact that Burlington is pretty much the craft beer Mecca of the North East. Burlington and the surrounding area is home to many amazing craft brewers, such that my friends and I often make pilgrimages there from Connecticut. Stowe (not terribly far away) also hosts some outstanding breweries (The Alchemist, who's unfiltered IPA Heady Topper is rated 4th best bear in the world and only available in VT) as well as Ben and Jerry's (technically on the way to Stowe) and the Vermont teddy Bear Company near by.

[hd333]

Originally Posted by Y2K

Burlington VT has been mentioned a few times, but not the fact that Burlington is pretty much the craft beer Mecca of the North East. Burlington and the surrounding area is home to many amazing craft brewers, such that my friends and I often make pilgrimages there from Connecticut. Stowe (not terribly far away) also hosts some outstanding breweries (The Alchemist, who's unfiltered IPA Heady Topper is rated 4th best bear in the world and only available in VT) as well as Ben and Jerry's (technically on the way to Stowe) and the Vermont teddy Bear Company near by.

No help on boating Champlain, I’ve only been a passenger on the lake.

But Beer in and around Burlington, a topic near and dear to my heart I have some comments on.

If you are looking to sample some of Vermont’s finest brews head to Foam, they are down by the water in Burlington.

Upper Pass is putting out some great brews as well, Cloud Drop and First Drop to name a few.

Alchemist makes great beers but don’t fall into the Heady Topper trap, it is good but Focal Banger IMHO is better. Both can be had at almost any restaurant for $5 a can or $12 a 4 pack at stores, so no need to go to Stowe to the brewery for it unless you are looking for a nice day trip. When/if in Stowe Doc Ponds is a must stop for lunch. Great food and beer.

For one stop beer shopping head to City Market Co-op in Burlington.

Avoid Vermont Pub and Brewery at all costs. Mediocre beer and food.

Skinny Pancake is a nice take for breakfast, just get there early.


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My favorite lake! I love the Champlain Valley starting in Charlotte up to Canada. The views of the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains, Mt. Mansfield and Camels Hump are awesome.

It also is pretty peaceful with lots of sailboats. Also has tons of islands.

St. Albans Bay, Mallots Bay and the Champlain Islands (Grand Isle, South Hero, North Hero, Isle La Motte). Great, but small beach is Alburgh Dunes. A number of them in the state parks in the islands. I’ve used my float in the lake many times in different areas.

And the history….❤️❤️

We don’t own a boat, but when we lived in NY we always took the Essex Ferry into Charlotte on our way to Smugglers Notch for our vacation. Did that for 22 years and never tired of it. 20 minutes each way and the best views of all the ferries on the lake. It was a highlight of our trip into Vermont. I miss it now.

PS Voted Best Brewery in the entire world is Hill Farmstead in Greensboro.