Date: 6/24/2023

Stream: West Branch Ausable River

Flow: 331 cubic ft/sec main stem

Clarity: Clear

Temperature: 60-68 West Branch Ausable River

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

Hot Flies: Dries: 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, or Yellow, Hexagenia spinners, and BWO parachutes.  Nymphs: Birds Nest, Soft Hackle Hares Ear, Jig Gallop’s Hares, Girdle Bug coffee/black, Olive Napoleon (perdigon), prince nymph, pheasant tail, hexagenia nymphs and Caddis Pupa.     Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers (Olive or Black preference), Sparkle Minnow Conehead and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.

Fishing Outlook: Flows on the Ausable and surrounding rivers are down which is to be expected for this time of year. However, Prime trout fishing conditions are here and looking to stay based on this predicted weather. Rain is set to hit the Adirondacks and stay for the next 10 days. Total rainfall expected is 2.71″ which will have a huge benefit for the river and trout fishing conditions. Large terrestrial and mayfly are still producing large numbers of fish. Nymphing wise, girdle bugs, caddis pupas, hares ears and pheasant tails have been the best options. Fishing tandem rigs with either two nymphs or a nymph and a dry, have been the most productive. 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 is officially open, make sure you stop by the Anglers Outpost to get stocked up on your bass baits and fly patterns.

Lost and Found: A fly box was found dropped at Phillips pool and was brought to us here at the fly shop. If you are missing a fly box, either stop by the shop or give us a call at (518) 946-2117 and we can help you identify and return your box.

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 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. Live bait can now be purchased at the anglers outpost. For any questions regarding the Adirondack Anglers Outpost give the shop a call at (518) 946-3474.

Guiding: We have plenty of guide openings this week, along with July and August (to include weekends). Our guiding service specializes in creating a fishing experience tailored for you and with plenty of fishing opportunities in the Adirondacks 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. Big terrestrial patterns have been the most productive on the Ausable. Franklin County Bass Season opens is officially open and the bass are coming off their beds and are hungry looking for poppers. Our Boat guide (Zack Horrocks) has been crushing it on both Lake Placid and the Saranac Lakes. 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!!