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Peace River at Fort VermilionFishing Report — October 2026

Northern Alberta

Peace River at Fort Vermilion. Lower Peace walleye and pike water — long spring runoff.

Walleye
Walleye
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Burbot
Burbot
Goldeye
Goldeye

Current Conditions — Is Peace River at Fort Vermilion clear to fish today?

Very High for season

High water — bank and boat fishing

Flows are much 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 is usually limited — focus on bank or boat access near eddies and slack water.

Discharge

1830.0

m³/s

Level

4.14

metres

Station

PEACE RIVER AT FORT VERMILION

Gauge reading · 2h ago

Hatch Charts — October 2026

Local Weather

Peace River at Fort Vermilion

☀️5°Cnow
Today ~-3° / 7°C

Clear Sky

Low near -3°C, high near 7°C. Wind 8 km/h ESE (gusts ~21) morning → 11 km/h SE (gusts ~24) afternoon → 9 km/h SE (gusts ~20) evening.

Feels like

1°C

6 AM

-3°

6 km/h SSE

12 PM

3°

10 km/h SE

6 PM

6°

9 km/h SE

9 PM

2°

9 km/h SE

Wind (now)

9 km/h SE · gusts 18

Humidity

64%

UV Index

0

Sportfishing Regulations

Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.

Notes

Remote northern community access.