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Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters
Central Alberta · 3 active this month
Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters Hatch Calendar
Last reviewed 2026-05-21
Tailwater below Gleniffer — midges and BWOs primary; sowbugs effective year-round.
October hatches
Midge
Chironomidae
Moderatemedium
#18-263-12 mm
Air -5–25°C (optimal 5–18°C)Water 2–20°C (optimal 4–15°C)
Tailwater below Gleniffer — midges and BWOs primary; sowbugs effective year-round.
Blue-winged Olive
Baetis spp.
Highmedium
#18-225-7 mm
Air 8–18°C (optimal 10–16°C)Water 5–12°C (optimal 6–11°C)
Tailwater below Gleniffer — midges and BWOs primary; sowbugs effective year-round.
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Sow Bug
Asellus
Highmedium
#16-206-10 mm
Air 10–28°CWater 8–22°C
Tailwater below Gleniffer — midges and BWOs primary; sowbugs effective year-round.