James RiverFishing Report — July 2026
James River near Sundre. Clear foothills tributary — cutthroat, browns, and bulls.
Current Conditions — Is James River clear to fish today?
Spring runoff receding — clearing possible
Flows are about normal 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
6.0
m³/s
Level
3.90
metres
Station
JAMES RIVER NEAR SUNDRE
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
James River
Mainly Clear
Low near 10°C, high near 21°C. Wind 8 km/h N (gusts ~25) morning → 12 km/h N (gusts ~36) afternoon → 6 km/h NE (gusts ~23) evening. Precipitation ~0.8 mm for the day.
Feels like
21°C
6 AM
10°
5 km/h W
12 PM
20°
9 km/h NNE
6 PM
21°
9 km/h NNE
9 PM
19°
3 km/h NE
Wind (now)
14 km/h N · gusts 35
Humidity
65%
UV Index
6
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Mixed public/private access from Sundre area.