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Lake Champlain
Vermont and New YorkLake Champlain is the largest mountain lake and the sixth largest fresh water lake in the United States. It is located between upper New York State (The Adirondacks) and Vermont. The largest cities on the lake are Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York.Lake Champlain on March 5th, 1998 became recognized as the Nation's Sixth Great Lake, with the signing, by President Clinton, of Senate Bill Number 927. The bill itself re-authorizes the Sea Grant Program (to study the environmental issues concerning the Great Lakes), but with a line item entered by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, the Bill makes Lake Champlain one of The Great Lakes. The newly acquired status allows Vermont Colleges (as well as other neighboring institutions) greater eligibility to apply for Federal Grants to study the Lake's ecological and historical impacts. This development adds Lake Champlain to the ranks of Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior and Lake Huron all of which have long been recognized as The Great Lakes.
Lake Champlain flows for 120 miles (193 kilometers), from Whitehall, New York north almost across the U.S.-Canadian border to its outlet at the Richelieu River in Quebec. From there, the water joins the St. Lawrence River, which eventually drains into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It has 435 square miles (1127 square kilometers) of surface water, over 70 islands, 587 miles (945 kilometers) of shoreline, and is 12 miles (19 kilometers) at its widest point. Lake Champlain is 400 feet (122 meters) deep in some parts, but averages 64 feet deep.
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Throughout the year, the Lake Champlain Valley is home to several festivals, cultural activities and events. From town fairs to some of the best Jazz available, the Greater Burlington Area offers something for everyone.
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Lake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI)
PO Box 1273, Burlington, VT 05402, Phone: (802) 862-7777
Lake Champlain International, Inc., a 501(c)(3) company, is dedicated to leading the effort to conserve, restore and revitalize the Lake Champlain watershed and its communities. Lake Champlain International, Inc. produces, as fundraisers, the LCI Fishing Derby (the oldest largest freshwater fishing derby in America) every Father's Day Weekend, as well as the All-Season Tournament, and the LCI Bass Classic in September.Neptune Fishing Charters
"Fishing on Lake Champlain for salmon, trout, walley, bass & northerns. Half or full day trips. Reasonable rates. 4 to 6 people. Fully equipped boat for comfort, fun & successful fishing. Fish guaranteed or next trip free!"
PO Box 112, Cabot, VT 5647, Phone: (802) 563-2655
neptunevt@aol.com
www.neptunefishing.com
Sure Strike Charters
Full-time charter service since 1984 - all tackle supplied - licenses on board - 28.5' x 10.5' Sport Fisherman - Groups up to 6 people per boat - Winner 1996 Burlington Free Press Readers Choice Award for guided fishing tours.
218 River Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452, Phone: (802) 878-5074
surestrike@fishvermont.com
fishvermont.com
Sea Horse Charters
407 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, Phone: (802) 863-6142
Fishing Lake Champlain
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