Elbow River before Glenmore ReservoirFishing Report — August 2026

Southern Alberta

Elbow River at Sarcee Bridge immediately above Glenmore Reservoir on Calgary's west side. Urban-adjacent brown trout and whitefish water — dam-controlled downstream.

Rainbow Trout

Brown Trout

MTN Whitefish

Northern Pike

Current Conditions — Is Elbow River before Glenmore Reservoir clear to fish today?

Normal for season

Typical conditions for the season

Flows are about normal for this time of year right now.

Discharge

7.1

m³/s

Level

3.72

metres

Station

ELBOW RIVER AT SARCEE BRIDGE

Gauge reading · 4h ago

Discharge (m³/s) — 55 readings

Each dot is an actual WSC gauge measurement

Hatch Charts — August 2026

Midge

Chironomidae

Highmedium

No photo available

Pale Morning Dun

Ephemerella inermis

Moderatemedium

No photo available

Yellow Sally

Isoperla spp.

Moderatemedium

No photo available

Spotted Sedge

Hydropsyche spp.

Highmedium

Full hatch chart for Elbow River before Glenmore Reservoir

Local Weather

Weather data unavailable

Sportfishing Regulations

Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.

Alberta Sportfishing Regulations Official regulations map (geospatial.alberta.ca)

Notes

Gauge below foothills tributaries and above Glenmore Dam. Flow regime reflects both mountain inputs and urban runoff.