Fishing in the Whiteface Mt. Area

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.  Guide service is available  too.  Also available for a fee, the discerning fisherman can fish the famous Wild  Rainbow Trout Preseve in Black Brook.

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 hike Brook 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.
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    West Branch - Ausable River "Catch and Release" Section From River Rd. in Lake Placid for 5 miles to the Town of Wilmington .

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    For more information,

    contact Bert Yost, phone: 518-946-7669 or

    email: willkommenhof@whiteface.net.