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Region
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Ray Brook, NY 12977
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Chateaugay, NY
Open year round - Rainbow and Golden Trout
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Malone, NY
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Adirondack
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Adirondack
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"Home to the Ausable Wulff", Wilmington, NY - (518)
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Fran Betters has been known by sportsmen for years as the definitive
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books! He offers fly fishing and casting instructions, stream orientations and
an open invitation to all who fish to attend his FREE Barbeques and flycasting
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Tahawus Guide Services offers traditional outdoor adventures for people of
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Jones Outfitters Limited 37 Main Street Lake Placid,
N.Y. 12946 (518) 523-3468
Jones Outfitters, Ltd. is located on Mirror
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of fly fishing equipment and services. Our Popular Fly Fishing school will help
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Adventure Treks - Northville, NY - (518) 863-2198 Touraid
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Guide Services- Wilmington, NY - (518) 523-1186
The NYS DEC Report on Fishing
Spring 2007
 Stream
and Pond Fishing
(source NYS
DEC)
Spring Report- The cooler temperatures this past week have kept water
temperatures very cold. The West Branch of the Ausable River is running in the
lower 30's. The Northern portions of the region are still experiencing snow. Anglers
should be wary of ice-covered shorelines on rivers, floating ice as ice jams break
up, and very cold water. Remote ponds in the Adirondacks are rarely ice-free until
mid-April or later. At this time, none of the smaller ponds are reportedly ice-free.
Despite the weather, both guides and anglers are reporting ideal water levels.
There have been numerous fishermen on the Saranac River in Franklin County. A
1 lb. 5 oz. rainbow trout was caught along the Riverwalk section in the Village
of Saranac Lake. Fran Betters of the Evening Hatch suggests coneheads and beadheads,
fished along the bottom. A few brown trout are hitting along River Road in the
Special Regulations Area on the West Branch Ausable River. Anglers are also having
good luck downstream of the Route 86 Bridge, below the dam. Some Northern rivers
recently stocked include the Saranac, Chateaugay, and Salmon River in Franklin
County and the North Branch of the Great Chazy in Clinton County. Lake Champlain
is mostly ice free now, but constant north winds and cold temperatures have kept
anglers at bay. Ron from Fish 307 in Lake George reports fish being caught on
Mettawee River, Kayaderosseras Creek and Geyser Brook. Saratoga Bait and Tackle
staff recommend using crawlers with jigheads this time of year. Some Southern
rivers recently stocked include Owl Kill, Glowegee Creek, White Creek, Geyser
Brook and Kayaderosseras Creek. Attention West Branch Ausable River, Lake Champlain,
Lake George and Great Sacandaga Lake Anglers - we are looking for volunteers to
become Angler Diary Cooperators. Use the links at the bottom of the page to learn
more. Prior to heading out, anglers should be sure to check the current fishing
regulations for the water they plan on fishing. Numerous exceptions to the statewide
regulations exist in each DEC region. Regulations can be found in the 2006-2008
Fishing Regulations Guide. For detailed fishing information contact the local
bait shops. Hunting guides, fishing guides and the reclaimed ponds list can be
obtained by calling the office during regular business hours at (518) 623-1240
for the Warrensburg Office or (518) 897-1333 for the Ray Brook Office.
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There
are three other new catch and release sections in the region. Two sections are
on the Saranac River in Clinton County: from the Sand Pond/Rt. 22 intersection
upstream to Kent Falls Dam and from 100 yards upstream of the confluence of the
North Branch Saranac River upstream to Stord Brook. A catch and release fishing
opportunity has also been expanded in the West Branch Ausable River in Essex County
with a new section starting at the Whiteface Ski Center bridge downstream to the
Rt. 86 crossing above the Flume. As in the Batten Kill, year-round fishing (artificial
lures only) is permitted. The three new northern sections are all scheduled for
stocking this spring. Many
regional streams and rivers will be stocked in April and May. However, it is likely
that few, if any, streams in the northern part of the region will be accessible
or warm enough for stocking prior to opening day. If possible, yearling brook
trout will be stocked in the Chateaugay River in Franklin County before the season
begins. Rainbow trout may also be stocked in the Saranac River within the Village
of Saranac Lake prior to April 1. Hundreds
of smaller streams contain wild brook and brown trout. Try fishing deep pools
and riffle areas with live bait where it is allowed. Fish slowly, especially if
the water is cold, high, and swift. Contact the regional fisheries office for
a brochure listing many of the wild trout streams in Region 5.
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Ice-out
may not occur until later on many northern lakes. During the beginning stages
of ice-out, excellent trout fishing should be available in open water areas near
the shoreline. Once waters are ice free and temperatures rise, surface trolling
for salmon and lake trout is a good bet on the larger lakes. Brook trout pond
fishing is good from ice-out through May.  Anglers
are reminded that in many Adirondack ponds the use of fish as bait is prohibited.
For a list of these waters check the "Special Regulations by County"
section in the Fishing Regulations Guide, or contact the DEC's Region 5 Fisheries
Office in Ray Brook at (518) 897-1333. A variety of leaflets are also available
from the regional office including stocking lists for Region 5, top fishing waters
in Region 5, a list of reclaimed trout ponds, and others.
For
up-to-date information on fishing conditions in the region, anglers can call the
DEC Region 5 Fishing Hotlines at (518) 891-5413. The hotline is also available
on the DEC website at  www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg5/hotline.html.
Fishing
maps are available. These maps
can be downloaded and printed out to provide detailed locations for stream sections
with purchased and deeded public rights for angling. Maps are also available from
the regional office.
Visit the New
York State DEC Fishing website:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/269.html
Freshwater fishing regulations
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/fishregsguide0608.pdf
Fly
Fishing in the Adirondacks can bring on an incredible experience! Begin fishing
with nymphs such as the Isonychia, Hendrickson or the Caddis slowly then by mid
summer, fish the Sulfurs, Caenis and Large Stoneflies. Towards the end of the
season fish with Yellow May, Chocolate Drake or the Slate Grey Drake. Below is
a Hatch chart that may guide you in chossing the right fly for the right time.
Fly Hatches/Seasons to Fish
By
Joeseph Hackett Listed
below is a hatch start for Adirondack waters. The main diet for trout, stoneflies,
mayflies and caddis flies are found in large numbers in Adirondack waters.
The best early
season fly fishing is accomplished with streamers or nymphs. The early months
of April and May don't produce large hatches as the waters are still quite cold
and high. This is true again in the fall, late September to October. Hatches
begin about mid-May and continue until the cold weather of the fall. Our main
hatch is the caddisfly and continue sporadically throughout the summer.
Some
of the best patterns are as follows:
Streamers
Muddler
Hornberg
Mickey FInn
Grey Ghost
sizes 6, 8, 10 | Nymphs
Dark/Light Stonefly
Light Cahill
March Brown
Hendrickson
sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 | Wet Fly Patterns
Mini Muddler
Hendrickson
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
Grey Hackle
size 10, 12,
14 | Dry Fly Patterns
AuSable Wulff
Light/Dark Haystack
Humpy
Adams
Grey Fox
Light/Dark Caddis
Dun Varient (14/16)
Light/Dark Cahill
Light/Dark Hendrickson
sizes 12, 14, 16 |
Major
Hatches and Emergence Dates
for Adirondack Waters |
| Quill Gordon |
May 10-June 5 | | Hendricksons
| May 15-June 7 |
| Caddis |
May 20-June 15
All Season Specialties | |
Grey Fox | June 1- June
20 | | March Brown |
June 5-June 15 | | Green
Drake | June 17-June 30 |
| Light Cahill |
June 1-July 10 | | Trico's
| July 15-August 30 |
| Blue Wing Olive |
August 5-August 20 | |
Chocolate Drake | August 20-September
15 | | Slate Grey Drake
| August 27- October 6 |
| Isonychia Bicolor |
August 15- October 15 |
Hexogenia Fly Comes off on many of the
lakes and
ponds of the region and is the largest of the Mayflies
to come
off in the Adirondacks. The Isonychia Fly is
also called Slate Drake and Chocolate
Dun. | Possibly
the best months for Adirondack trout fishing are June and September. June sees
the weather warming, along with the streams, and the top hatches of the year.
However, it is also bug season, with black flies and mosquitoes swarming. September
finds cooler days, and waters, with fine foliage, few bugs and fish fattening
up for the winter. Equipment:
My preference
is for a 7 1/2 - 8 1/2 rod, throwing a 5 to 6 weight line. For pond or lake fishing,
a heavier weight line and stronger rod is preferred, for longer casts. Quite often
a day of fishing smaller brooks finds me with a 6 to 7-foot rod and a 3 to 4-weight
line. Because of water clarity, I use the finest tippet, and lightest leader I
dare, considering the size fish I expect to battle.
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