Crowsnest RiverFishing Report — October 2026
Crowsnest River at Frank. Famous small tailwater-style stream below Crowsnest Lake — oversized wild brown trout.
Current Conditions — Is Crowsnest River clear to fish today?
Good conditions — reliable option
Flows are about normal for this time of year. This type of water often fishes well when nearby freestone rivers are high or muddy.
Comfortable wading range for this type of water.
Discharge
2.5
m³/s
Level
1.35
metres
Station
CROWSNEST RIVER AT FRANK
Gauge reading · 1h ago
Hatch Charts — October 2026
Local Weather
Crowsnest River
Overcast
Low near -5°C, high near -1°C. Wind 8 km/h SE (gusts ~40) morning → 11 km/h E (gusts ~31) afternoon → 7 km/h SSE (gusts ~24) evening. Precipitation ~6.5 mm for the day.
Feels like
-8°C
6 AM
-3°
9 km/h S
12 PM
-1°
11 km/h E
6 PM
-2°
9 km/h E
9 PM
-4°
7 km/h SSE
Wind (now)
8 km/h SSE · gusts 19
Humidity
87%
UV Index
0
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Lake and dam influence stabilizes base flows relative to pure freestone streams.