Willow Creek WestFishing Report — August 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?
Low and clear — spooky fish
Flows are lower than usual for this time of year. Water should be clear; trout may be wary in skinny runs.
Lower water can concentrate fish near deeper runs and cover.
Discharge
0.1
m³/s
Level
1.26
metres
Station
WILLOW CREEK AT SECONDARY NO. 532
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Willow Creek West
Clear Sky
Low near 13°C, high near 24°C. Wind 8 km/h SW (gusts ~34) morning → 15 km/h SSW (gusts ~34) afternoon → 10 km/h WSW (gusts ~30) evening.
Feels like
20°C
6 AM
13°
10 km/h SE
12 PM
22°
16 km/h SW
6 PM
23°
13 km/h SSW
9 PM
17°
10 km/h WSW
Wind (now)
12 km/h SSW · gusts 29
Humidity
39%
UV Index
2
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.