Ausable River, West Branch
Battenkill
Beaverkill
Cattaraugus
Chautauqua Creek
Delaware River, East Branch
Delaware River, Main Stem
Delaware River, West Branch
Esopus Creek
Gardiners Bay
Long Island South Shore
Montauk, Eastern Long Island To Rhode Island
Neversink River
New York Harbor
Salmon River
Saranac Lakes Region, St. Regis Canoe Wilderness
Schoharie Creek
Willowemoc Creek
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(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters |
Water flow: Low
Visibility: 28 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 43 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: MId day
Best stretch: Catch and release areas, special regulations sections
Best access point: Rt 3
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Blue wing olive Isonychia Tan & grey caddis Yellow stones Hoppers Ants
Fish species: Trout,salmon,steelhead,bass,pike, walleye, and many other species
Fishing season: Catch & release areas all year/April 1 - October 15 (Prime: May 5 - October 10)
Nearest airport: Lake Clear 20 miles Albany 2 1/2 hrs Burlington 2 1/2 hrs
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 8' 6" 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
With two catch, and release areas, plenty of public access, multiple special regulations sections, the Saranac has no lack of angling opportunities. Spoken of in many classic pieces of angling literature dating back to the early 1900's, the Saranac receives little mention today. Often referred to as the little brother to the Ausable. This could not be further from the truth. The Saranac is a mighty river with ...
Stonefly nymphs ran deep and streamer fishing
Friday through most of the weekend snow showers with Saturday recording the highest's temps of the weekend in the mid 30s, evening temps in the low in the high teens.