Red Deer River — Dickson TailwatersFishing Report — August 2026
Red Deer River at Dickson Dam tunnel outlet. Cold tailwater below Gleniffer — rainbows and browns year-round.
Current Conditions — Is Red Deer River clear to fish today?
Low flows — fish carefully
Flows are lower than usual for this time of year. This water stays more reliable than freestone rivers, but low clear conditions make fish wary.
Low, clear water — fish can be spooky. Approach quietly with light tackle and small presentations.
Discharge
21.8
m³/s
Level
1.42
metres
Station
DICKSON DAM TUNNEL OUTLET
Gauge reading · 5h ago
Hatch Charts — August 2026
Local Weather
Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters
Partly Cloudy
Low near 13°C, high near 29°C. Wind 7 km/h SW (gusts ~16) morning → 14 km/h SSW (gusts ~31) afternoon → 14 km/h WSW (gusts ~44) evening. Precipitation ~0.5 mm for the day.
Feels like
26°C
6 AM
13°
7 km/h SSE
12 PM
28°
14 km/h SW
6 PM
26°
14 km/h SSW
9 PM
18°
10 km/h WSW
Wind (now)
15 km/h SSW · gusts 30
Humidity
27%
UV Index
4
Sportfishing Regulations
Limits, seasons, and gear rules depend on the waterbody. Always confirm the current regulations before you fish.
Notes
Dam-controlled — sudden flow changes possible.