Ausable Forks / Lower Ausable Accesson Ausable River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Ausable River
- 01Trout are becoming more active and aggressive with the dropping water temperatures.
- 02Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are anticipated, especially during overcast periods, offering dry fly opportunities.
- 03Subsurface nymphing with midge and mayfly imitations remains consistently productive.
- 04Streamers, particularly black and olive Woolly Buggers, are highly effective for enticing larger, predatory trout.
- 05Egg patterns will become increasingly important as trout begin their spawning season.
What to tie on at Ausable Forks / Lower Ausable Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mahogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing additional dry fly opportunities for trout.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout, as they key into abundant egg patterns, especially in systems with spawning fish.
Buy at AmazonIsonychia Dun
Isonychia mayflies can still be actively hatching in early fall on freestone rivers, providing opportunities for rising trout.
October Caddis (Dry)
Some caddis species, like October Caddis, can hatch in the fall, offering larger dry fly opportunities for aggressive trout.
Buy at AmazonLittle Black Stonefly nymph
Winter stoneflies are one of the few large insects active in the Adirondacks in February; they serve as a high-calorie meal for lethargic trout.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the staple winter forage in the Ausable; a black or red midge in small sizes is essential for picky winter fish.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A classic winter streamer that mimics leeches and sculpins; should be fished with a very slow retrieve or dead-drifted in deep pools.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis activity is increasing in late spring, making this a reliable imitation for adult caddis on the water.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail
An excellent general searching nymph year-round, mimicking various mayfly nymphs, including active BWOs that are beginning to emerge in spring.
New York season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.