Highwood River near High RiverFishing Report — August 2026
Highwood River below Little Bow Canal near High River. Foothills mainstem famous for cutthroat and brown trout — major spring runoff river.
Current Conditions — Is Highwood River near High River clear to fish today?
High flows — tough wading
Flows are higher than usual for this time of year. Expect heavy current and reduced clarity — better to wait for a drop or try a smaller tributary.
Wading may be difficult — use caution or wait for flows to drop.
Discharge
6.7
m³/s
Level
1.16
metres
Station
HIGHWOOD RIVER BELOW LITTLE BOW CANAL
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Highwood River
Clear Sky
Low near 6°C, high near 26°C. Wind 13 km/h SW (gusts ~30) morning → 17 km/h SW (gusts ~28) afternoon → 12 km/h SSW (gusts ~30) evening.
Feels like
21°C
6 AM
6°
12 km/h W
12 PM
23°
18 km/h WSW
6 PM
26°
21 km/h SSW
9 PM
22°
9 km/h SSW
Wind (now)
17 km/h WSW · gusts 27
Humidity
25%
UV Index
5
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Gauge is downstream of High River town — not headwaters pass water.