Bow River at CalgaryFishing Report — July 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?
Spring runoff receding — clearing possible
Flows are higher than usual for this time of year and have been dropping recently. The river may be starting to clear — worth watching if the trend continues.
Side channels and softer water along the banks often fish first as spring runoff recedes.
Discharge
207.0
m³/s
Level
1.67
metres
Station
BOW RIVER AT CALGARY
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Bow River at Calgary
Clear Sky
Low near 12°C, high near 30°C. Wind 6 km/h ENE (gusts ~29) morning → 22 km/h SW (gusts ~57) afternoon → 15 km/h NNE (gusts ~43) evening.
Feels like
27°C
6 AM
12°
8 km/h WSW
12 PM
26°
17 km/h S
6 PM
29°
23 km/h WNW
9 PM
23°
11 km/h NNE
Wind (now)
16 km/h WSW · gusts 35
Humidity
20%
UV Index
6
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.