Clearwater River WestFishing Report — July 2026
Clearwater River near Dovercourt. Wild Rocky–Saskatchewan tributary — cutthroat, bull trout, and browns west of Rocky Mountain House.
Current Conditions — Is Clearwater River West clear to fish today?
Spring runoff receding — clearing possible
Flows are about normal for this time of year and have been dropping recently. The river may be starting to clear — worth watching if the trend continues.
Side channels and softer water along the banks often fish first as spring runoff recedes.
Discharge
46.8
m³/s
Level
1.40
metres
Station
CLEARWATER RIVER NEAR DOVERCOURT
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Clearwater River West
Mainly Clear
Low near 12°C, high near 22°C. Wind 8 km/h NNW (gusts ~23) morning → 9 km/h NNW (gusts ~34) afternoon → 4 km/h NNW (gusts ~17) evening. Precipitation ~1.2 mm for the day.
Feels like
22°C
6 AM
12°
7 km/h WNW
12 PM
20°
5 km/h NNW
6 PM
21°
1 km/h NNW
9 PM
20°
6 km/h NNW
Wind (now)
6 km/h NNW · gusts 26
Humidity
64%
UV Index
6
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Remote wilderness fishery in Clearwater country.