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Ausable River - West Branch
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Ausable River - West Branch
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The West Branch of the Ausable River is one of New York's most celebrated trout streams, flowing through the Adirondacks near Wilmington. It features classic pocket water and pools that hold wild brown and rainbow trout, and is a favorite destination for fly anglers from across the Northeast. The Flume section near Wilmington Notch is particularly productive and scenic.
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