Milk RiverFishing Report — August 2026
Milk River at Milk River town. Prairie mainstem — trout in upper/cooler reaches; walleye and pike increase downstream.
Current Conditions — Is Milk River 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 may be difficult — use caution or wait for flows to drop.
Discharge
16.8
m³/s
Level
0.83
metres
Station
MILK RIVER AT MILK RIVER
Gauge reading · 2h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Milk River
Overcast
Low near 12°C, high near 33°C. Wind 11 km/h S (gusts ~28) morning → 24 km/h S (gusts ~46) afternoon → 15 km/h WSW (gusts ~41) evening.
Feels like
25°C
6 AM
14°
8 km/h SSE
12 PM
27°
28 km/h SSW
6 PM
29°
26 km/h SSE
9 PM
24°
11 km/h WSW
Wind (now)
25 km/h SSE · gusts 37
Humidity
28%
UV Index
2
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Town-accessible gauge on the mainstem Milk.