Northeast
Ausable River (Main Stem)
Live Conditions
Ausable River (Main Stem) — Near Au Sable Forks (combined main stem)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
29.43 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
76° / 55°
0.02"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
68° / 48°
Sat
☁️Overcast
60° / 42°
Sun
🌦️Drizzle
58° / 45°
0.1"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 181 CFS · BWOs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Ausable River (Main Stem) conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Ausable River (Main Stem) · September · Early Fall
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BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Fall lake-run salmon and trout entering lower river. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.
River Map
About Ausable River (Main Stem)
The combined Ausable below the East–West Branch confluence — a famous fly-fishing destination running through the Wilmington and Lake Placid corridor. Gorge sections offer dramatic dry-fly water, and spring lake-run Atlantic salmon (NYSDEC Lake Champlain recovery) supplement resident brown, rainbow, and brook trout.
Regulations
Adirondack Park regulations apply — check NYSDEC for current special regulation waters. Fly-fishing-only and no-kill sections in the gorge. Lake Champlain tributary rules apply for lake-run species seasonally. Requires NYSDEC license.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Ausable River (Main Stem) with more confidence.
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