Champ (folklore)
Champ in the Mansi photograph. | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Lake Champlain Monster, Champy |
| Sub grouping | Lake Monster / Sea Serpent |
| Similar entities | Loch Ness Monster, Ogopogo, Altamaha-ha |
| Origin | |
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Region | Lake Champlain |
| Habitat | Water |
In American folklore, Champ or Champy 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. The legend of the monster is considered a draw for tourism in the Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York areas.