The Adirondack Mountains are world famous for fishing, and the Whiteface Mountain
area
is no exception. It is home to the famous West Branch of the Ausable
River.
Besides the West Branch, there are many local ponds, Lake Placid, and
the
Saranac River that also offer good fishing opportunities. The
Willkomen
Hof has fishing access to the West Branch just out the front door or
the Flume Catch & Release Section is just a 5 minute walk
away.
Guide service and guided packages with lodging are also
available.
Major Fly Hatches On The West Branch
Hatch
Emergence
Hendrickson
May 5 - June 1
Caddis
All Season
Grey Fox
June 5 - 15
March Brown
June 7 - 15
Green Drake
June 20 - 30
Light Cahill
June 1 - July 15
Trico's
July 15 - august 30
Isonychia
August 15 - October 15
Winch, Owens, and Copperas Ponds - 1.5 mile hikeBrook
and lake trout
1. Turn right out of the driveway towards lake
Placid
.
2. Take Rt. 86 approximately 4 miles through the Notch.
3. Look for trail head parking lot just west of the Notch.
3. Trail begins of south side of the highway up the hill.
West Branch - Ausable River "Catch
and Release" Sections:
1. From River
Rd. in Lake Placid for 5 miles to the Town of Wilmington
2.
From the bridge at Whiteface Mt. Ski Area downstream to the Rt. 86
bridge justg above the Flume Pool.
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