Chasing Native Fish on Lake Champlain | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A Vermont family turns their late summer on Lake Champlain into an adventure chasing the lake’s underrated native fish—where every cast is a chance to connect with nature, witness wild behavior like gar tail-walking, and rediscover the thrill beyond bass. Zachary McNaughton, passing his passion down to his young son Fisher, celebrates not just the fight of these underappreciated species but their vital role in the ecosystem. Even without landing their targets, the experience itself—full of wonder and discovery—is what keeps them coming back, proving that the most rewarding angling often lies…