Stream: West Branch Ausable River Fishing Report 

Date: 5/25/2025

Flow: 1680cfs

Clarity: Clear

Temperature:  49 Degrees

Weather: High of 59 Degrees F, Mostly Cloudy

Current Shop Announcements: Spring is here is the high peaks and the river is fishing well, although conditions are more similar to early May rather than late may. We had an absolute overhaul in our fly selection adding dozens and dozens of new patterns and almost doubling our selection. Major upgrade! – We had an awesome snow year and the mountains have a great snowpack this season which will keep the flow moving into the spring. Rain over the last few weeks have kept both air and water temps stable setting up great conditions for our spring hatches. This year we are pumped! This is really going to help the June routine.

Promo:  Book your JUNE guide trip before May 15 and get $25 dollars of store credit per day of guiding! Applicable to all retail goods in house.

Hatches: Stoneflies, Caddis, Hendrickson, Blue Winged Olive, March Brown, Yellow Sallies with Sulphurs making an appearance in smaller numbers

Hot Flies:   Dry Flies: B.W.O Parachute 18-22, March Brown #12, Klinkhammer #12, Elk Hair Caddis 18-22 (Black, tan and green), Hendrickson Parachutes 10-14, Dark Hendrickson 10-14, Rusty Spinners #10-14, Ausable Wolfs and Ausable Bombers, Chubby Chernobyl  Nymphs: Black Stoneflies 12-16, Girdle Bug Coffee, Black: 10-12 Pheasant tail 12-18, Prince Nymph: 12-18, Copper Johns: 12-18, Perdigons: 12-18 Caddis Pupa’s: 12-18, Sexy Waltz Worms: 12-18, Duracell Jig 12-18 (Darker colors), Juan’s Kryptonite Caddis sz. 16-18 Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers (Olive or Black preference), Sparkle Minnow Conehead, Articulated Sparkle Minnows and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Grey Ghosts, Dhali Lama (olive and brown), Galloup’s Dungeon (mini and regular sized, black, olive, and brown) Godzilliz Sculpin: 8-6.

Fishing Outlook: With rain tapering off over the course of this weekend and going into the final week of May we are set for some great fishing. Yesterday we had good mid day bugs including March Browns and rising fish taken on March Brown emerges and parachutes. Also had some fish take some Chubby’s. Caddis hatches have been picking up over the last few days with emergers being key to success. This time of year we can take fish more often on Skated dry flies if they aren’t committing. Large nymphs are continuing to work very will in combination with a smaller caddis or mayfly imitation. Streamer fishing has been fantastic with fish ready for a big meal as the flows continue to go down. The rain is keeping the water nice and cool setting us up for great conditions for hatches over the coming weeks. Caddis, Hendricksons, March Browns, and Blue Winged Olives are making up a majority of our hatches at the moment with Sulphurs starting to make an appearance.For the most up-to-date reports or if you have any questions regarding fishing strategies give us a call here at the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.

Current Shop and Guided Fishing Updates:  AWESOME CLINIC WITH JOE GOODSPEED! Write up to Follow.

If you are interested in guided trip or would like more information, please Call 518-946-2117 or email flyfishing@hungrytrout.com for guide inquiries. Thank you and see you soon!

Guiding: Guide trips are going out everyday and we have plenty of availability. Our trips are flexible with scheduling, we do offer mornings, evenings and full day.

2 Hour Family Learn-To Fly Fish: For those interested in trying fly fishing but have no idea where to start, we have the perfect adventure for you. Our two hour learn-to fly fish is the perfect choice for you. One trip covers four people, full outfitted, two hours with your very own private guide, instruction, and of course fishing. It is the perfect way for those who are interested in fly fishing to give it a try, or for families looking for an Adirondack fishing experience. We have 4 time slots daily throughout the summer months, 8-10, 10:30-12:30, 1-3, and 3:30-5:30. No prior fishing experience or gear required, we will fully outfit you with all of the necessary fishing equipment. For those interested in booking or have any further questions give us a call here at the shop (518) 946-2117.

For any questions regarding Adirondack Fishing give the Fly Shop a call at (518) 946-2117 a call and we will get everything squared away, and dial you in for your Adirondack Fishing Adventure.

We look forward to seeing you in the shop and on the water. Tight lines!!