Bow River below Carseland DamFishing Report — August 2026
Bow River below Carseland Dam. Prairie-transition reach with trout below the dam but later give way to walleye, pike, goldeye, and sauger on slower, warmer water.
Current Conditions — Is Bow River below Carseland Dam clear to fish today?
Typical conditions for the season
Flows are about normal for this time of year right now.
Discharge
81.5
m³/s
Level
2.58
metres
Station
BOW RIVER BELOW CARSELAND DAM
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Bow River below Carseland Dam
Clear Sky
Low near 15°C, high near 31°C. Wind 11 km/h SW (gusts ~28) morning → 17 km/h S (gusts ~34) afternoon → 17 km/h WSW (gusts ~34) evening.
Feels like
27°C
6 AM
16°
9 km/h WSW
12 PM
26°
10 km/h WSW
6 PM
30°
21 km/h SSW
9 PM
23°
15 km/h WSW
Wind (now)
19 km/h SSW · gusts 34
Humidity
30%
UV Index
2
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Dam-regulated tailrace influence. Fewer trout than Calgary reach; warm-water species dominate downstream.