Date: 6/14/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 539 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: clear

Temperature: 55-60 West Branch Ausable River

Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, BWOs, Sulphurs, Green Drakes, Hexagenia

Hot Flies: Dries: 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, Chubby Chernobyl Gold, Purple, Black. Fat Albert Pink, Tan.  Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, March Brown Emerger, hexagenia nymphs and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow Conehead and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: Flows and conditions on the Ausable and surrounding rivers are prime and trout fishing is on. The weather outlook as we approach mid week looks promising. Cloudy skies and periodic rain showers daily is the predicted trend until Tuesday (6/20). June is the month for big flies here in the Adirondacks. Skittering big terrestrial and mayfly dries have been producing a large number of fish. Nymphing wise, fishing a variety of attractor dry and nymph attractors fished in tandem with nymphs more hatch worthy, like birds nests, soft hackle hares ear, caddis pupas, and march brown emergers have been the best option. 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. Franklin County Bass Fishing Season opens tomorrow (6/15). Stop by the Anglers Outpost to get stocked up on your bass baits and fly patterns.

Up Coming Events: Fly cases are full stocked with all of our favorite fly patterns. Definitely stop by the shop and take a look and make sure your box is fully stocked with current hot flies. With your purchase here at the fly shop, you will also receive a free 15% coupon to be used at the Adirondack Anglers outpost. For any further questions give the shop a call at (518) 946-2117

Adirondack Anglers Outpost: Our sister shop The Adirondack Anglers Outpost is officially open 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. The shop is located at the Four Corners in Wilmington, 5698 NYS ROUTE 86. Warm Water Fly and Conventional Tackle, Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals, NYS Fishing Licenses and more can be purchased at the Anglers Outpost. A live bait tank has been installed at the outpost, and is awaiting the first shipment of bait. More information regarding live bait and more Anglers Outpost events will be released soon. For any questions regarding the Adirondack Anglers Outpost give the shop a call at (518) 946-3474.

Guiding: We still have openings for guiding opportunities in June and are wide open for July and August (to include weekends). As schools are letting out for summer vacation, what better way to kick off summer then your very own Adirondack fishing adventure. Our guiding service specializes in creating a fishing experience tailored for you and with June being our favorite month here at the shop you definitely don’t want to miss out. We have a variety of options to include, wading trips for trout, float trips for bass, boat trips on Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, and backcountry small stream brook trout fishing. During June Big Mayflies, Terrestrials, and Stoneflies hatch, and big dry flies are a must have along the Ausable. Franklin County Bass Season opens up this Thursday (June 15) and the bass are coming off their beds and are hungry looking for poppers. Our Lake Placid Boat guide (Zack Horrocks) has been crushing it on Lake Placid Lake Trout and is beginning to transition into warm water. For those looking for more more secluded fishing options, we have two selections of private water for you. The Dream Mile and Bush Country are two sections of river privately leased by the hungry trout and only open to our guests. If you are interested in booking 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.

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!!