Bow River at CalgaryFishing Report — August 2026
Bow River at Calgary — the urban blue-ribbon reach through Calgary. World-class wild brown and rainbow trout fishery on a large, boat-friendly mainstem.
Current Conditions — Is Bow River at Calgary clear to fish today?
Good wading conditions
Flows are about normal for this time of year — a comfortable range for wading and standard dry-fly or nymph fishing on this stream.
Discharge
95.5
m³/s
Level
1.20
metres
Station
BOW RIVER AT CALGARY
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Bow River at Calgary
Overcast
Low near 15°C, high near 31°C. Wind 8 km/h SW (gusts ~16) morning → 15 km/h SSW (gusts ~32) afternoon → 15 km/h WSW (gusts ~38) evening.
Feels like
27°C
6 AM
16°
4 km/h SW
12 PM
24°
6 km/h S
6 PM
30°
19 km/h SSW
9 PM
23°
12 km/h WSW
Wind (now)
22 km/h SW · gusts 33
Humidity
26%
UV Index
4
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Gauge at Calgary only (not Carseland). Float fishing from Calgary downstream is standard. Major hatches: BWO spring/fall, PMD June, caddis summer, Trico July–Aug, hoppers July–Aug.