Ausable River, West Branch | New York Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

WARNING! FISH WITH CAUTION USING THE HEAVIEST TIPPETS POSSIBLE AND KEEPING ANY FISH LANDED IN THE WATER FOR A QUICK RELEASE. PLEASE DO NOT FISH PAST NOON, DUE TO LETHAL WATER TEMPERATURES.

Fishing Report Last Updated:

8 / 17 / 2018

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Ausable River, West Branch is currently Fish somewhere else this week

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters

Water flow: Low

Visibility: 30 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 67 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Early morning

Best stretch: Catch & Release areas

Best access point: Rt 86

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Blue Wing Olive Isonychia Tan and Grey Caddis Yellow stones Hoppers Ants

Fish species: Trout

Fishing season: Catch & release all year the rest of the river April 1 - October 15 (Prime: May 15th - September 30)

Nearest airport: Saranac Lake - 12 miles, Albany - 2 ½ hours, Burlington - 2 ½ hours

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Tungsten Cone Head Woolly Bugger	Black	6
Nutcracker	Olive/White	6
Light Hendrickson		14
Sulphur Parachute		16
Bead Head Giant Stone	black	12
Bead Head Caddis Pupa	Olive	14

Sulphur Dun		16
Tricos		20
Black Ghost		12
Zug Bug		14

Ausable River, West Branch Description

The West Branch of the Ausable River is a freestone river flowing out of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Two Catch and Release areas totaling 7.2 mile are open year round to fishing, when the weather cooperates. Our season really kicks into gear Mid May through October. Great public access to miles of river and a variety of water types including great pocket water and deep water runs awaits those who fish ...

Techniques & Tips

Nymphs and streamers fished deep and fast.Searching with stimulators.

7-Day Forecast

Partly cloudy, through the weekend with air temps in the high 70s, evening air temps in the mid 50s.