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

Ausable River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 40°

Temp:

40°

Water Temp:

40

Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Cover deep pools well.

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Map of Ausable River, West Branch

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(Ken Kalil) Kalil's Upstate Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24

Clouds, sun through the weekend, cooling temps with highs in the upper 40s and lows of 26.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24

Fish along the bottom with the current tumbling fly along between long pauses of a big streamer strip.

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

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    Trout

Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Cone Head Muddler Minnow White 6
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Orvis CJ N/A 8
Zug Bug N/A 14
Bead Head Caddis Pupa 0live 14
Matuka Olive 6
Giant black stonefly nymph Black 6
Nutcracker Olive 4
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer Black 6
Sparrow Olive 14
Yellow stonefly nymph N/A 14

Cone Head Muddler Minnow

Catch more fish with the classic muddler minnow fly.

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Item #084T

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Kalil's Upstate Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Ausable River, West Branch

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 totalling 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 this river. Abundant hatches and quality fish make this a great destination for those interested in fishing a productive stream in a beautiful setting and really who isn't.

Nearest Airport:

Saranac Lake - 12 miles, Albany - 2 ½ hours, Burlington - 2 ½ hours

Hatches:

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

Best Time to Fish:

Mid day

Best Stretch:

Any water with safe exposure in catch & release areas.

Best Access:

Rt 86