Bow River and Southern Alberta Fly-Fishing Report

by Dave Brown

July 18, 2026
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A 26 inch Bow River Brown Trout

Gator Brown Trout

The Bow River and Southern Alberta area waters are now on the drop and fishing well. Like all high water situations Streamers have been the name of the game. Dry Fly action particularly on Golden Stone Fly Imitations has been producing on some rivers while on rivers that have dropped Caddis are now hatching. Rivers such as the Castle,Oldman and Waterton are also fishing good. Given the fact that Alberta is enjoying a high water year Anglers looking for a quick getaway may want to consider this great Fly-FIshing Destination.

Bow River Brown Trout

Waterton River Trout Fishing

Floating The Waterton River in SW Alberta

Oldman River Rainbow Trout

Oldman River Rainbow Trout