Oldman River near LethbridgeFishing Report — August 2026
Oldman River near Lethbridge. Large prairie mainstem below the dam system — browns, walleye, pike, and goldeye.
Current Conditions — Is Oldman River near Lethbridge clear to fish today?
Lower flows — good access
Flows are much lower than usual for this time of year. Fish tend to hold in deeper runs and cover when the river is down.
Lower water can concentrate fish near deeper runs and cover.
Discharge
20.9
m³/s
Level
0.26
metres
Station
OLDMAN RIVER NEAR LETHBRIDGE
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Oldman River near Lethbridge
Clear Sky
Low near 16°C, high near 32°C. Wind 10 km/h WSW (gusts ~22) morning → 13 km/h S (gusts ~38) afternoon → 20 km/h W (gusts ~36) evening.
Feels like
29°C
6 AM
17°
13 km/h W
12 PM
27°
13 km/h SSW
6 PM
32°
21 km/h WSW
9 PM
25°
19 km/h W
Wind (now)
21 km/h SW · gusts 35
Humidity
25%
UV Index
2
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Gauge at Lethbridge — represents lower regulated/prairie character.