Guide to Winter Fly Fishing In Southern Alberta

Photo, courtesy Bow River Troutfitters

Guide to Winter Fly Fishing In Southern Alberta

by John Bransfield & Mark Storey, Bow River Troutfitters Blog, Feb 2, 2016

Winter fishing is a wonderful way to break the ice of the long winter freeze, stretch out the legs, and get that casting arm going again. Despite the chilly temps, winter fishing is a beautiful time to be on the water, and the low flows can really aid the angler to gain a better understanding and perspective of the holding water that exists on the rivers you may fish. The Bow River and the Crowsnest River, are pretty great systems to fish during the winter months.

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Today along the Bow River - March 2013

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Sunday + 8 °C + scattered clouds= Floating the Bow River

Today along the Bow River - February 2013

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Family Day Long Weekend. Snow 'n Shuttle.

Today along the Bow River - February 2013

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Saturday Family Day Long Weekend. High +10 °C, Mostly cloudy, Wind avg 20 max 41.

Snow 'n fly

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Snow 'n fly along the Bow River.

Solitude

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Solitude might be one of the best things about winter fishing. Often you feel like you would have to hunt just to find another angler. The river takes on a different persona in the winter, and it forces you to look just a little closer.

Today along the Bow River - February 2013

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Monday morning... work?... fish?... :-)

Another nice day, on the plus side, but a chilly wind. High +7 °C, partly cloudy, wind avg 21 max 43.