Red Deer River — Dickson TailwatersFishing Report — August 2026
Red Deer River at Dickson Dam tunnel outlet. Cold tailwater below Gleniffer — rainbows and browns year-round.
Current Conditions — Is Red Deer River clear to fish today?
Low flows — fish carefully
Flows are lower than usual for this time of year. This water stays more reliable than freestone rivers, but low clear conditions make fish wary.
Low, clear water — fish can be spooky. Approach quietly with light tackle and small presentations.
Discharge
21.8
m³/s
Level
1.42
metres
Station
DICKSON DAM TUNNEL OUTLET
Gauge reading · 6h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters
Partly Cloudy
Low near 13°C, high near 29°C. Wind 7 km/h SW (gusts ~16) morning → 13 km/h SSW (gusts ~29) afternoon → 13 km/h SSW (gusts ~37) evening. Precipitation ~0.8 mm for the day.
Feels like
20°C
6 AM
13°
7 km/h SSE
12 PM
28°
13 km/h SW
6 PM
26°
18 km/h S
9 PM
19°
8 km/h SSW
Wind (now)
9 km/h SSW · gusts 32
Humidity
69%
UV Index
0
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Dam-controlled — sudden flow changes possible.