ES1Bow River (from Bearspaw Dam downstream to Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir (including the Elbow River below Glenmore Reservoir))
Fishing Regulations
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CLOSED April 1 -to- May 31
OPENED June 1 -to- September 30
BAIT Allowed (maggots only) only in river from Aug. 16 - Sept. 30
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 1 (all fish over 35cm must be released) - limit & size restrictions applies to All Trout species combined |
| Brown Trout | subject to combined Trout limit/size restrictions |
| Rainbow Trout | subject to combined Trout limit/size restrictions |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
CLOSED October 1 -to- November 30
OPENED December 1 -to- March 31
BAIT
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 1 (all fish over 35cm must be released) - limit & size restrictions applies to All Trout species combined |
| Brown Trout | subject to combined Trout limit/size restrictions |
| Rainbow Trout | subject to combined Trout limit/size restrictions |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
Advisories
Fishing in the winter months is allowed but not through the ice.
Related Waters
The following waters are connected to this location. You should be familiar with them prior to entering the area, in the event that you are fishing bodies of water that have different rules than the current location.
- Bow River - (from (Ghost Dam) downstream to Bearspaw Reservoir (not including the reservoir), & tributaries except Jumpingpound Creek)
- Bow River (Blue Ribbon) - (from the Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir downstream to the Carseland Weir (includes 500 m of the Highwood River) but excluding all waters in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary)
- Elbow River - (from Glenmore Reservoir downstream to Bow River)
Zone 1 - ES1
Disclaimer: Although we strive for accuracy in our content, the following rules and regulations should only be considered a reference. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance with all current rules and regulations. We assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information.General Regulations:
Lakes:
OPENED All year
BAIT Allowed (except bait fish)
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 5 - limit applies to All Trout species combined |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Streams:
Closed November 1 -to- June 15
Opened June 16 -to- August 31
Bait Not Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 2 - limit applies to All Trout species combined |
| Cutthroat Trout | (all fish under 35cm must be released) |
| Rainbow Trout | (all fish under 35cm must be released) |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Opened September 1 -to- October 31
Bait Not Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 0 - limit applies to All Trout species combined - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
5 Day Weather Report
- Current 16° | Light Rain, Thunderstorm In Vicinity
wind 15km/h E | barometer 1006mb - Wednesday - Patchy light rain in area with thunder
high 24° | low 7° | wind 19km/h S | precipitation 11.3mm - Thursday - Sunny
high 24° | low 9° | wind 10km/h SSE | precipitation 0.6mm - Friday - Sunny
high 26° | low 11° | wind 15km/h S | precipitation 0.4mm - Saturday - Sunny
high 25° | low 5° | wind 31km/h E | precipitation 3.1mm - Sunday - Patchy light rain in area with thunder
high 19° | low 9° | wind 21km/h ESE | precipitation 7.7mm
NOTE: Weather information and weather predictions are by their nature of indeterminate reliability. Persons engaging in activities that could give rise to injury, death, or loss of property or profits as a result of adverse weather conditions do so at their own risk, and AlbertaFishingGuide.com holds no responsibility or liability in any event.