Red Deer River — Dickson TailwatersFishing Report — October 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 much 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
16.8
m³/s
Level
1.33
metres
Station
DICKSON DAM TUNNEL OUTLET
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — October 2026
Local Weather
Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters
Overcast
Low near -0°C, high near 2°C. Wind 10 km/h NE (gusts ~24) morning → 8 km/h ENE (gusts ~23) afternoon → 7 km/h ESE (gusts ~14) evening. Precipitation ~1.2 mm for the day.
Feels like
-2°C
6 AM
0°
9 km/h NNE
12 PM
1°
10 km/h NE
6 PM
2°
5 km/h E
9 PM
1°
7 km/h ESE
Wind (now)
6 km/h E · gusts 17
Humidity
70%
UV Index
2
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.