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Date: 5/28/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 377 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 55-60

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons, March Browns

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, March Brown Parachute 10-12, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators.  Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow Conehead and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing, best action is in the earlier parts of the morning and later in the evenings. Hendricksons are beginning to slow down, while March Browns are quickly picking up. Weather outlook for the coming week looks beautiful with temperatures averaging in the low 80s, don’t forget to hydrate when fishing during these warmer days so you can be at your peak fishing ability. We have been picking off risers skittering larger mayfly patterns. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear and caddis pupas. For the most up-to-date reports give us a call here at the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Note: Black fly season has hit us here in the Adirondacks, hatches are spread sporadically across the river. Good idea to pack a good face covering and have bug spray ready to go. If you are in need of either a face covering or bug spray, both can be purchased at The Anglers Outpost.

Up Coming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. NYS Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Outpost. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines.

Guiding: We have plenty of guiding dates open throughout the month of June to include weekends. June is our favorite month here at the shop to hit the river with large mayfly and terrestrial patterns. For those looking to book a trip, and/or looking for more information on guiding give a call here at the shop (518)-946-2117, and we are more than happy to fill in the blanks and get you dialed for you Adirondack Fishing Adventure.

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/25/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 496 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 55-60

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons, March Browns

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators.  Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow Conehead and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing, best action is in the earlier parts of the morning and later in the evenings. Hendricksons are beginning to slow down, while March Browns are quickly picking up. Weather outlook looks great with promising fishing conditions, cooler air temps will hit the area tonight with air temperatures rising back up into the 60s by late morning Friday 5/26. We have been picking off risers skittering larger mayfly patterns. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear and caddis pupas. For the most up-to-date reports give us a call here at the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Up Coming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. NYS Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Outpost. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines.

Guiding: We have plenty of openings throughout the month of June! With large mayflies hatching across the river and peak stone fly season, it is our favorite time to hit the river for dry fly action. For those looking for a time where big foam terrestrial and hopper patterns and large dry flies are a must have, June is the month for you. T0 get in on the action give us a call here at the shop (518) 946-2117.

If you have any questions please, don’t hesitate to give us a call (518) 946-2117 and we can fill in any blanks and get you dialed for your Adirondack Fishing Adventure.

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/24/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 455 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons, March Browns

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators.  Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing for Hendricksons, Caddis and Stoneflies. For the best hatch action mornings and evenings are prime times to be on the river. Some March Brown activity has been seen on the river, with more consistent hatches likely to begin this week. Expected showers are to hit the Ausable beginning around Noon today and ending around 6pm. Total rainfall expected is about a quarter of an inch. Memorial Day Weekend is looking great with sunny weather spanning across the weekend. We have been picking off risers skittering larger mayfly patterns. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear and caddis pupas. For the most up-to-date reports give us a call here at the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Up Coming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. NYS Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Outpost. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines.

Guiding: We have plenty of openings throughout the month of June! With large mayflies hatching across the river and peak stone fly season, it is our favorite time to hit the river for dry fly action. For those looking for a time where big foam terrestrial and hopper patterns and large dry flies are a must have, June is the month for you. T0 get in on the action give us a call here at the shop (518) 946-2117.

If you have any questions please, don’t hesitate to give us a call (518) 946-2117 and we can fill in any blanks and get you dialed for your Adirondack Fishing Adventure.

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/23/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 512 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons, March Browns

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators   Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing for Hendricksons, Caddis and Stoneflies. For the best hatch action mornings and evenings are prime times to be on the river. Some March Brown activity has been seen on the river, with more consistent hatches likely to begin this week. With rain expected for tomorrow it should really turn the fishing on for Memorial Day Weekend. We have been picking off risers skittering larger mayfly patterns. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear and caddis pupas. For the most up-to-date reports call the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Up Coming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. NYS Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Outpost. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines.

Guiding: We have plenty of openings throughout the month of June! With peak stonefly season partaking during the month, it is our favorite time to hit the river for dry fly action. For those looking for a time where big foam terrestrial and hopper patterns and large dry flies are a must have, June is the month for you. T0 get in on the action give us a call here at the shop (518) 946-2117.

If you have any questions please, don’t hesitate to give us a call (518) 946-2117 and we can fill in any blanks and get you dialed for your Adirondack Fishing Adventure.

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/22/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 561 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons, March Browns

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators   Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing for Hendricksons, Caddis and Stoneflies. For the best hatch action mornings and evenings are prime times to be on the river. Some March Brown activity has been seen on the river, with more consistent hatches likely to begin this week. The expected weather for this coming week (5/21-27) is sunny, with some possible showers slated for Wednesday. We have been picking off risers skittering larger mayfly patterns. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear and caddis pupas. For the most up-to-date reports call the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Upcoming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

New York State Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Anglers Outpost.

We do have openings for guiding for JUNE, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. For those looking to schedule guide trips or any “fishy” questions, give the Fly Shop a call at (518)-946-2117. We are happy to hear from you and answer any questions.

Shop is open daily 9-5!

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/21/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 475 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner, Yellow and Orange Stimulators   Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are in full swing for Hendricksons, Caddis and Stoneflies. For the best hatch action mornings and evenings are prime times to be on the river. We should start seeing action from March Browns, Grey Fox and Blue Duns this week. The expected weather for this coming week (5/21-27) is sunny, with some possible showers slated for Wednesday. We have been catching fish blind casting dry flies and picking up the occasional riser in pocket water. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests and soft hackle hares ear. For the most up-to-date reports call the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Upcoming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

New York State Fishing Licenses can be purchased at the Anglers Outpost.

We do have openings for guiding for JUNE, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. For those looking to schedule guide trips or any “fishy” questions, give the Fly Shop a call at (518)-946-2117. We are happy to hear from you and answer any questions.

Shop is open daily 9-5!

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/17/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 512 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Hendrickson foam post emerged, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner   Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are starting and mostly morning and in late afternoon. We expect evening Hendrickson spinner falls on the Ausable this week. Classic spring fishing on deck and the extended forecast looks like everything should maintain for the next ten days. A cold snap hit us today and is expected t0 last only 24 hours, temperatures will return to higher temps tomorrow afternoon (5/18). We have been catching fish blind casting dry flies and picking up the occasional riser in pocket water. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests and soft hackle hares ear. For the most up-to-date reports call the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Upcoming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

We do have openings for guiding for JUNE, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. If you have been fishing up here a while and want to be introduced to some new routines, this is the best way to do it. Call us at 5189462117 and we can fill in the blanks!

Shop is open daily 9-5!

See you in the shop or on the water!

Date: 5/15/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 625 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 50-55

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, Hendricksons

Hot Flies: Dries: Hendrickson Comparadun 12-14, Elk Hair Caddis Grey, Tan, Green 10-16. Fluttering Foam Caddis 16-12, Ausable Wulff, Ausable Bomber, Haystack, Rusty Spinner   Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail.     Streamers: Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow CH and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable, Salmon, Chateaugay, Saranac and surrounding trips are all fishing well. Flows and temps are perfect for the time of year. Hatches are starting and mostly morning and in late afternoon. We expect Hendrickson spinner falls on the Ausable this week. Classic spring fishing on deck and the extended forecast looks like everything should maintain for the next ten days. Some light rain in the mix and some cooler temps the next few days, likes its supposed to be. We have been catching fish blind casting dry flies and picking up the occasional riser in pocket water. Also doing well nymphing variety of attractor nymphs fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests and soft hackle hares ear.   For the most up-to-date reports call the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Upcoming Events:  The Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 for all your conventional tackle needs. We also have a huge selection of warmwater and still water flies. A proper opening and announcement is coming soon. Live bait tank is getting installed this week. Hope to have all systems fully operational for Memorial Day weekend. All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

We do have openings for guiding for JUNE, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. If you have been fishing up here a while and want to be introduced to some new routines, this is the best way to do it. Call us at 5189462117 and we can fill in the blanks!

Shop is open daily 9-5!

Date: 5/5/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 2550 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clearing

Temperature: 40f

Hatches: Early Brown Stone, Caddis

Fishing Outlook: The Ausable is high, but will be fishable this weekend with careful wading. Bank fishing and hitting the edges will be ideal on variety of attractor nymphs and streamers. Still quite cold, but the fish have been eating in the high water which has receded and is clear. Chateaugay and Salmon are less high, but also challenging wading for the spots you are eager to fish.. Always happens once or twice during the spring! Stay tuned and we will fill you in when things pick up. In the meantime, if the water is still to high for your liking go fish a lake or a pond. There has been an active bite on most flatwater bodies. Call for more details and we can dial you in. This is one reason we always recommend coming up to the ADK with you canoe on your car. If the river conditions are not ideal, the flat water opportunities are abundant.

Upcoming Events: The opening of our partner shop, The Anglers Outpost, is slowly approaching! All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

We do have openings for guiding for May, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. If you have been fishing up here a while and want to be introduced to some new routines, this is the best way to do it. Call us at 5189462117 and we can fill in the blanks!

Shop is open daily 9-5!

Date: 5/1/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 9490 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: brown

Temperature: 40f

Hatches: Early Brown Stone, some BWO

Fishing Outlook: The river is absolutely pumping! Just shy of 10000 cfs and the Ausable and surrounding waters are in flood stage at the moment. Always happens once or twice during the spring! Stay tuned and we will fill you in when things recede. In the meantime, go fish a pond or lake etc. There has been an active bite on most flatwater bodies. Call for more details and we can dial you in. This is one reason we always recommend coming up to the ADK with you canoe on your car. If the river conditions are not ideal, the flat water opportunities are abundant.

Upcoming Events: The opening of our partner shop, The Anglers Outpost, is slowly approaching! All the information will be coming out shortly. Very excited to unveil the extension of our business and cater to a wider variety of anglers of all disciplines. Exciting stuff!

We do have openings for guiding for May, so definitely get your day on the books. A few prime dates for private water as well as guides for Salmon and Chateaugay. If you have been fishing up here a while and want to be introduced to some new routines, this is the best way to do it. Call us at 5189462117 and we can fill in the blanks!

Shop is open daily 9-5!