West Branch Ausable River

As a river in New York, United States, West Branch Ausable River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at West Branch Ausable River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

44.3364, -73.8804 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow troutBrook troutCreek chubCommon shinerSea trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at West Branch Ausable River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing West Branch Ausable River, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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