Search Continues for Burlington Man Missing After Ferrisburgh Boat Incident

Search crews are scouring Kingsland Bay for a 48-year-old Burlington man who disappeared after falling from a fishing boat on Saturday afternoon.

The Vermont State Police reported the incident occurred around 4:05 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, in Ferrisburgh. According to a companion on the boat, the man was not wearing a life jacket when he fell into the water.

The companion attempted to search for the man immediately, but he did not resurface, the Vermont State Police stated in a news release.

Search continues for man that fell from fishing boat into Lake Champlain

Search efforts continued through Sunday, Nov. 8, involving several specialized agencies. The Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team, the U.S. Coast Guard, and an airplane crew from the U.S. Border Patrol were all on the scene during the Sunday operation.

Initial responders to the Saturday afternoon disappearance included the Ferrisburgh Fire Department and wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. The U.S. Coast Guard also arrived to assist with the immediate search efforts.

Search continues for man who fell overboard into Lake Champlain

The Vermont State Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Victim Services Unit are also investigating. While the search for the man has been extensive, authorities have not located him as of Sunday evening.

The Vermont State Police noted there are no indications at this time that the disappearance is suspicious. The agency is currently withholding the man’s name pending the notification of his relatives and further investigation.

Search operations are expected to resume on Monday morning. Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is asked to contact the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919.