Clinton County · stream · order 6 river · ~830 cfs typical
Ausable River
Stocked 16× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Ausable River is a stream in Clinton County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
81°
64°
5 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
8 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
68°
9 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 18" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 18" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 60,000 | 1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 44,750 | 1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 300 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 12" | |
When does Ausable River get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Dry Mill Brook1.4 mistocked Apr 4, 2026
- Little Ausable River1.9 mi
- Mud Brook3.1 mi
- Silver Stream4.7 mi
- Salmon River5.0 mistocked May 25, 2026
- Little Trout Brook5.2 mi
- Arnold Brook5.2 mi
- Lake Champlain6.2 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ausable River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ausable River?+
Ausable River is stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Clinton County, New York, most recently on Jun 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ausable River get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2024, stocking at Ausable River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ausable River?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ausable River?+
Ausable River is a stream in Clinton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.