Announcement: Water temps are up. Be sure to carry a thermometer and be on the lookout for warm temps. Cool weather is set to return to the region this week with much needed rain coming in next week.
Stream: West Branch Ausable River
Flow: 451 cfs
Clarity: Clear
Temperature: 62-65 Degrees F at 9:30am behind HT
Today’s Weather Forecast: Sunny with a high of 78 degrees F with average being in the 70s
Hatches: Midges, BWOs, Quill Gordons, March Browns, Grey Fox, Stoneflies and Caddis
Hot Flies: Dry Flies: Dry fly fishing is on! March Browns, and Grey Foxes Stoneflies, and Caddis. Dry Flies: Olive and Tan Caddis 12-16, Hendricksons 12-14, Ausable Bombers: 12-14, Ausable Wulff: 12-14, Haystacks: 12-14, March Brown Dry Flies: 12-14. Nymphs: Black Stoneflies 12-16, Girdle Bug Coffee Black #10-12 Pheasant tail 12-18, Prince Nymph #12-18, Copper Johns: 12-18, Perdigons: Caddis Pupa’s: 12-18, Sexy Waltz Worms: 12-18, Anderson Birds of Prey: 12-18, March Brown and Hendrickson Emerges: 14-16. 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.
Fishing Outlook: ITS JUNE FIRST! Which means peak Adk fly fishing is here. Hopper dropper rigs and stoneflies have been the primary go too for successful fishing. Focus hard on prospecting with stonefly nymphs such as girlde bugs for those trout hanging down low. As the late afternoon and evening arrive, fish eyes will start looking up. As the hatch begins target rising fish in both pockets and pools, with wetflies/emergers and dry flies. For the most up-to-date reports give us a call here at the Fly Shop at 518-946-2117.
UPDATE: The West Branch is fully fishable with dry flies coming off in the evening. With the warm front behind us and cool nights consistent, morning temps are low making for prime fishing conditions. Our water flows are low, below 400cfs. Periodic rain showers are expected over the next week but no major full rainstWe have plenty of open guide slots give us a call! Please Call 518-946-2217 or email [email protected] 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 only mornings, evenings
Adirondack Anglers: Anglers Outpost is open 9-5 daily and is continuing to be stocked with new tackle for your conventional and warm water fishing needs. 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, live bait and more can be purchased at Adirondack Anglers. For any questions regarding Adirondack Anglers give the shop a call at (518) 946-FISH
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!!
