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Willow Creek WestFishing Report — July 2026

Southern Alberta

Willow Creek at Secondary Hwy 532 in the Porcupine Hills — mid-basin brown trout water on a small, drought-prone prairie stream.

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Mountain Whitefish
MTN Whitefish
Brook Trout
Brook Trout

Current Conditions — Is Willow Creek West clear to fish today?

Very High for season

High flows — tough wading

Flows are much higher than usual for this time of year. Expect heavy current and reduced clarity — better to wait for a drop or try a smaller tributary.

Wading may be difficult — use caution or wait for flows to drop.

Discharge

2.5

m³/s

Level

1.49

metres

Station

WILLOW CREEK AT SECONDARY NO. 532

Gauge reading · 3h ago

Hatch Charts — July 2026

Local Weather

Willow Creek West

☀️19°Cnow
Today ~11° / 23°C

Clear Sky

Low near 11°C, high near 23°C. Wind 11 km/h SE (gusts ~61) morning → 20 km/h SW (gusts ~65) afternoon → 13 km/h ESE (gusts ~71) evening.

Feels like

18°C

6 AM

13°

3 km/h S

12 PM

21°

26 km/h SW

6 PM

22°

21 km/h SW

9 PM

18°

7 km/h ESE

Wind (now)

4 km/h SW · gusts 48

Humidity

47%

UV Index

1

Sportfishing Regulations

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

Notes

Mid-basin gauge — smaller and more drought-sensitive than lower Fort Macleod reach.