Fishing

Cast a line into the legendary West Branch of the Ausable River, with some of the best fly fishing in North America!

Regulations & Licensing

General Angling Regulations

Species

Open Season

Minimum Length

Daily Limit
Trout
April 1—
October 15
Any size
5
Lake Trout
April 1—
October 15
21"
3
Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass
3rd Saturday in June—
November 30
12"
3

NYS Licensing - DEC License Information

A New York State Fishing License for any kind of fishing within the state by persons who are 16 or older is required.

You may also purchase fishing licenses at the following Whiteface Region Town Clerk's offices and our local sporting goods stores.

Town of Wilmington: Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Hours: 7:00am - 12 Noon
Phone: 518-946-2105

Town of Jay: Town Clerk
Beatrice Pelkey - 518-647-5595

NYSDEC-Region 5 Headquarters, Route 86, Ray Brook, NY
518-891-1200

or click here to purchase Online (allow up to 3 weeks for delivery)

DEC Region 5 Fisheries Unit: Email: fwfish5@gw.dec.state.ny.us

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS-DEC) Fishing Information

Adirondack Fishing/Hunting Hotline info

 



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