Clearwater River near Fort McMurrayFishing Report — July 2026
Clearwater River above Christina River near Fort McMurray. Northern clearwater tributary — walleye, pike, grayling.
Current Conditions — Is Clearwater River near Fort McMurray clear to fish today?
High water — bank and boat fishing
Flows are higher than usual for this time of year. Walleye, pike, and goldeye often stack in eddies, side channels, and slack water when the main current is up.
Wading is usually limited — focus on bank or boat access near eddies and slack water.
Discharge
112.0
m³/s
Level
3.88
metres
Station
CLEARWATER RIVER ABOVE CHRISTINA RIVER
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Clearwater River near Fort McMurray
Partly Cloudy
Low near 12°C, high near 23°C. Wind 3 km/h ESE (gusts ~13) morning → 9 km/h SE (gusts ~29) afternoon → 5 km/h N (gusts ~16) evening. Precipitation ~3.4 mm for the day.
Feels like
18°C
6 AM
13°
1 km/h NE
12 PM
23°
7 km/h ESE
6 PM
18°
7 km/h WNW
9 PM
17°
5 km/h N
Wind (now)
6 km/h N · gusts 16
Humidity
97%
UV Index
0
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Not the Rocky Mountain House Clearwater (05DB006).