Date: 6/8/2023
Stream: West Branch Ausable River
Flow: 323 cubic ft/sec main stem
Clarity: clear
Temperature: 55-60 West Branch Ausable River
Hatches: Caddis, Stoneflies, March Browns, Sulphurs, Green Drakes
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 and Caddis Pupa. Streamers: Dark colored Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow Conehead and JIG, classic Mickey Finns and Great Ghosts, Dhali Lama.
Fishing Outlook: Much needed rain has hit the Adirondacks brining flows on the Ausable and surrounding rivers up, with a rough increase of 100 CFS. Conditions are prime for trout fishing. The weather outlook appears promising. Sunny skies are expected for Sunday (6/11) with a high of 70, then returning to the trend of cool, cloudy and rainy days over the course of next week. 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.
Up Coming Events: For a limited time we will have coupons available here at the fly shop that can be used at the newly opened Anglers Outpost. Only requirement is the purchase of a single item (or more) from the fly shop and you get a coupon. Our fly restock is expected to arrive at some point today, restocking us with all of our favorite hot fly patterns. Definitely stop by the shop and take a look and make sure your box is fully stocked with current hot flies. 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 is being installed and will be ready very soon. For anymore questions regarding the Adirondack Anglers Outpost give the shop a call at (518) 946-3474.
Guiding: We have plenty of guiding opertunities throughout the month of June and throughout the summer months. With summer vacation kicking off in a few weeks, what better way to celebrate with a family fishing experience. 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 June 15 as the bass are coming off their beds are hungry looking for poppers. Our Lake Placid Boat guide (Zack Horrocks) has been crushing it on Lake Placid Lake Trout. 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 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!!
