In American folklore, Champ or Champy [1] is the name of a lake monster said to live in Lake Champlain, a 125-mile (201 km)-long body of fresh water shared by New York and Vermont, with a portion extending into Quebec, Canada. [2]

The Indigenous people that have long lived and hunted near Lake Champlain, the Abenaki and the Iroquois, have their own legends about a large creature inhabiting the lake, which looked like a large, horned serpent or giant snake.

Champ, North America’s answer to the Loch Ness monster, has long been a legend around Lake Champlain. He (or she) has spawned Indian legends, a baseball team mascot, offers of reward money, paranormal investigations, keychains, mugs and T-shirts .

Champy, the legendary creature said to reside in Lake Champlain, has spurred over 300 alleged sightings since the 1600s. Explore the famous cryptid's origins.

Aug 2, 2023 · Nestled between the states of Vermont and New York, Lake Champlain is not only known for its picturesque beauty but also for the enigmatic creature said to inhabit its depths. Known as Champ, this legendary lake monster has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike for centuries.

The legendary monster of Lake Champlain, dubbed ‘Champ', has been spotted by locals and tourists alike since the early 19th century. Witnesses report seeing a large, reptilian creature with an estimated length of anywhere between 10 to 40 feet.

Stories about a large creature lurking in the depths of Lake Champlain have been told and retold for at least two centuries. Famously known as Champ, or Champy, this lake monster has captured imaginations locally and beyond.

Lake Champlain’s “Champ” The famous photo of the Lake Champlain monster (to the right) was taken by Sandi Mansi in 1977 as her family was enjoying a picnic near the lake. Hundreds of people, dating all the way back to the Abenaqi Indians, claim to have seen the creature.

May 30, 2013 · The American counterpart to Nessie is said to lurk in Lake Champlain, on the border between Vermont and New York.

Jul 16, 2024 · For centuries, Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster in the Adirondacks, has captured the imagination of locals, tourists, and cryptozoologists. Alongside legendary beasts like Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster, Champ has spawned numerous sightings, legends, and a thriving subculture of enthusiasts.