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Ausable River Fly Fishing Report - November 1, 2026
AUSABLE RIVER
ReportNOV 1 — 8, 2026
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Flow
215CFS
AUSABLE RIVER NEAR AU SABLE FORKS NY
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Water Temp
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Updated 2026-11-01
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Weather
30–65°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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The Ausable is running at 215 cfs with a gauge height of 1.27 ft — low and clear conditions that demand precise presentations and long, fine tippet. A sunny high of 60°F today with light SW winds sets up an excellent late-season window for both nymphs and opportunistic dry fly action.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
22
BWO WD-40 #22
22
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
22
Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
20
Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
22
Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20 - 28
20
Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
20
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12 - 32
12
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
12
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
20
Lil Bit Craven - Dark Olive #22
22
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Moderate | 11 AM - 2 PM |
| Midge | 20-24 | Heavy | 10 AM - 3 PM |
| Caddis (Tan/Olive) | 18-20 | Light | 2 PM - 5 PM |
| Stonefly (Brown) | 12 | Light | 9 AM - 12 PM |
Best Time Window
- 9 AM - 11 AM: Pre-hatch nymphing in pocket water and pool heads with small tungsten patterns; fish are active before the sun hits the water.
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Prime BWO and midge hatch window — watch tailouts for rising fish and be ready to switch to dries on fine tippet.
- 3 PM - 5 PM: Afternoon warmth brings a secondary feeding push; work deeper pools and undercut banks with stonefly and attractor nymphs before light fades.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith the Ausable at 215 cfs and gin-clear, your approach is everything — stay low, wade slowly, and keep your shadow off the water. Rig a 9-foot 5X leader and add 18–24 inches of 6X tippet for your small nymphs; use a small, sensitive indicator set at 1.5x the water depth and focus your drifts on the soft seams flanking the main current. During the midday BWO window (11 AM–2 PM), watch the tailouts carefully — if you see subtle rises, clip off the nymph and go to a size 22 dry on 6X or even 7X for the most selective fish. Brown trout in November are feeding aggressively ahead of winter, so don't overlook the deeper, slower pools where big fish are stacking up.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
