Willow Creek WestFishing Report — October 2026
Willow Creek at Secondary Hwy 532 in the Porcupine Hills — mid-basin brown trout water on a small, drought-prone prairie stream.
Current Conditions — Is Willow Creek West clear to fish today?
High flows — tough wading
Flows are 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
0.3
m³/s
Level
1.25
metres
Station
WILLOW CREEK AT SECONDARY NO. 532
Gauge reading · 1h ago
Hatch Charts — October 2026
Local Weather
Willow Creek West
Overcast
Low near -4°C, high near -2°C. Wind 13 km/h NNE (gusts ~34) morning → 10 km/h NE (gusts ~21) afternoon → 6 km/h NNE (gusts ~21) evening. Precipitation ~10.6 mm for the day.
Feels like
-7°C
6 AM
-4°
12 km/h N
12 PM
-3°
12 km/h N
6 PM
-3°
11 km/h NE
9 PM
-4°
5 km/h NNE
Wind (now)
11 km/h NE · gusts 19
Humidity
94%
UV Index
2
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.