Red Deer River — Dickson TailwatersFishing Report — July 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?
High flows — check before wading
Flows are higher than usual for this time of year. Dam releases or rain can push this above comfortable wading.
Wading may be difficult — check from the bank before getting in.
Discharge
67.0
m³/s
Level
1.99
metres
Station
DICKSON DAM TUNNEL OUTLET
Gauge reading · 3h ago
Hatch Charts — July 2026
Local Weather
Red Deer River — Dickson Tailwaters
Clear Sky
Low near 13°C, high near 23°C. Wind 5 km/h N (gusts ~19) morning → 13 km/h NNW (gusts ~43) afternoon → 8 km/h NNE (gusts ~27) evening. Precipitation ~1.7 mm for the day.
Feels like
21°C
6 AM
13°
3 km/h WSW
12 PM
21°
6 km/h NNE
6 PM
21°
9 km/h N
9 PM
19°
6 km/h NNE
Wind (now)
9 km/h N · gusts 19
Humidity
73%
UV Index
1
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.