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Champlain and 1000 Islands are two of the most productive natural musky fisheries in the northeast. There were several 38+ lb fish caught and released on Champ last year, with two over 42+ lbs. One came out of Otter Creek, which is on the Vermont side. There is a guide/lure mfr Radke out of Clayton who holds more world records than anyone else, he's a good one to reach out to if you're thinking about a trip to the 1000 Islands. Lake Chautauqua is another solid Musky lake, but that's all the way up in northeast NY. We were just there for bass tournament, and my partner caught a 20lbr on his first cast with a 3/4oz black/blue jig/craw. Always happens. The times you don't want to catch them, you do. If you want better action with topwater, reaction baits, look to go in spring or fall when they're in the shallows. They'll start to move to the deeper drops in search of cooler water in the summer. Very similar to large northerns. I would probably look at Champlain or 1000 Islands, that way you have some variety(Pike, Smallmouth, largemouth, etc) if the bite isn't on. There are also some god quality lakes in PA, but haven't been out there.
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