Willow Creek WestFishing Report — July 2026
Willow Creek at Secondary Hwy 532 in the Porcupine Hills — mid-basin brown trout water on a small, drought-prone prairie stream.
Current Conditions — Is Willow Creek West clear to fish today?
High flows — tough wading
Flows are much higher than usual for this time of year. Expect heavy current and reduced clarity — better to wait for a drop or try a smaller tributary.
Wading may be difficult — use caution or wait for flows to drop.
Discharge
2.5
m³/s
Level
1.49
metres
Station
WILLOW CREEK AT SECONDARY NO. 532
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Willow Creek West
Mainly Clear
Low near 11°C, high near 23°C. Wind 11 km/h SE (gusts ~61) morning → 20 km/h SW (gusts ~65) afternoon → 8 km/h SE (gusts ~48) evening.
Feels like
20°C
6 AM
13°
3 km/h S
12 PM
21°
26 km/h SW
6 PM
22°
8 km/h SW
9 PM
18°
7 km/h SE
Wind (now)
15 km/h SW · gusts 55
Humidity
31%
UV Index
6
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Mid-basin gauge — smaller and more drought-sensitive than lower Fort Macleod reach.