New York
East Branch Ausable River
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 66.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.11 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04275000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
60°F
Wind
2 mph SW
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 70°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 64°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 57°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 53°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 53°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Adirondack trout river monitored near Au Sable Forks on the East Branch. Separate from the West Branch and from the main-stem Ausable below the confluence.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at East Branch Ausable River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Adirondack stocked trout river on the East Branch Ausable from Keene through Jay toward Au Sable Forks. Distinct from the West Branch Ausable and from the main-stem Ausable below the confluence; do not reuse West Branch special-regulation summaries.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC East Branch Ausable PFR map lists brown trout among species present and notes brown, brook, and rainbow trout are stocked. Stocking records document brown trout for Jay and Keene reaches. Distinct from West Branch Ausable management.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC PFR map lists brook trout; Essex County stocking lists brook trout for East Branch Ausable in Keene.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC East Branch Ausable PFR map lists rainbow trout and states brown, brook, and rainbow trout are stocked.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Mountain freestone East Branch with stocked trout management reaches (including mouth upstream to Route 73 and Hulls Falls to Porter Brook categories). Separate West Branch and main-stem Ausable records cover other parts of the system.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Fishing Rights and designated parking are mapped on selected East Branch reaches from Keene to Au Sable Forks; confirm current DEC PFR maps / DECinfo Locator coverage.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected East Branch Ausable mapped reaches (Keene–Upper Jay, Upper Jay–Jay, Jay–Ausable Forks sections) and do not cover the entire branch.
Stocking information
DEC stocks brown, brook, and rainbow trout on designated East Branch Ausable reaches. Management is Stocked (statewide inland trout seasons) rather than the West Branch Stocked-Extended / Catch and Release special-regulation pattern.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control. East Branch Stocked reaches use inland trout statewide seasons and limits unless a more specific rule is posted; West Branch Ausable special-regulation segments do not apply here.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Essex, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Essex
DEC Region
5
Management Category
Adirondack trout river
Regulation Scope
East Branch Ausable special-regulation reaches
Regulation Summary
Region 5 special regulations may apply on designated East Branch Ausable reaches.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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