Oldman River west of Fort MacleodFishing Report — July 2026
Oldman River at Range Road 13A west of Fort Macleod. Wild foothills mainstem — cutthroat, bull trout, and browns above the reservoirs.
Current Conditions — Is Oldman River west of Fort Macleod clear to fish today?
Spring runoff receding — clearing possible
Flows are higher than usual for this time of year and have been dropping recently. The river may be starting to clear — worth watching if the trend continues.
Side channels and softer water along the banks often fish first as spring runoff recedes.
Discharge
32.5
m³/s
Level
6.24
metres
Station
OLDMAN RIVER AT RANGE ROAD NO. 13A
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Oldman River west of Fort Macleod
Clear Sky
Low near 10°C, high near 28°C. Wind 11 km/h SSE (gusts ~41) morning → 31 km/h WSW (gusts ~54) afternoon → 15 km/h S (gusts ~49) evening.
Feels like
21°C
6 AM
12°
11 km/h E
12 PM
27°
30 km/h WSW
6 PM
26°
31 km/h WSW
9 PM
22°
7 km/h S
Wind (now)
30 km/h WSW · gusts 49
Humidity
25%
UV Index
3
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
WSC record begins 2009 — shorter HYDAT baseline than older gauges.