River Reports - May 1st, 2008
Let Country Pleasures keep you up to date with whats going on with the Bow River, Crowsnest River and High Country Rivers. Click on the links below to see the latest river reports.
You can also check out our guided trip packages listed to the right.
Bow River Report - May 1, 2008
Fishing Conditions
To say the weather has been inconsistent would be an understatement over the last two weeks. However, when the weather has allowed, the fishing has been pretty good. Streamer and nymph fishing have been good and the Blue winged Olives have started. The fish need to get on the bugs a little better but there are a few rising fish here and there. The fish are surprisingly active for this time of year with some fish chasing large streamers aggressively while fishing from the boat.
The temporary access is in at Glenmore but Policeman’s is still not open. They are saying mid-may for Policeman’s. All other boat launches are good.
Hatches
Midges, BWO’s.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Clousers, C/H Rubberleg Bow River Bugger, Chamois Leech, Head Down Carp Bugger, Space Invader, Hickman’s Party Boy, Fish Taco.
Nymphs: R/L Copper John-Black/Copper #14, Tung Stud-Olive or Amber #14, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Tungsten Soft Hackle, Peacock Water Boatman, B/H Prince Nymph, Daz-L Eye Worm.
Dry Flies: Transitional Midge #20, Griffith’s Gnat #20, Quigley’s Hatching Mayfly-BWO, Sparkle Stacker Dun-BWO, BWO Biot Comparadun.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Bow River's current flow rates and local 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the Bow River's current status and what fly patterns are working the best.
Crowsnest River Report – May 1, 2008
Fishing Conditions
Reports from the crow have been very good. Nymphs and small streamers have been fishing very well and there are more fish starting to rise. Until low to mid level melt starts this is a great time to sight fish on the Crowsnest.
Remember to check the regulations as sections of the Crowsnest are now closed.
Hatches
Midges, BWO’s.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Small Clousers, Chamois Leech.
Nymphs: R/L Copper John, Tung Stud, Bloom’s Tung Dart, Tungsten Soft Hackle, Chubby Cousin, Stream-A-Stone.
Dries: Transitional Midge #20, Quigley’s Spider Midge #20, BWO Biot Comparadun, Quigley’s Hatching Midge, Sparkle Stacker Dun.
Flow Rates & 5 Day Forcast
Click on the links below to see the Crowsnest River's current flow rates and 5 day wearther forcast.
For up to the minute Crowsnest River reports feel free to contact Country Pleasures. We would be happy to fill you in on the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
High Country River Report - May 1, 2008
Fishing Conditions
High Country streams are now closed until June 2008.
Please refer to your 2008 Sportfishing regulations for exact openings.
Hatches
N/A.
Fly Selection
Nymphs: N/A.
Dries: N/A.
For up to the minute Highcountry River reports feel free to contact our shop . We can tell you the rivers current status and what fly patterns are working the best
Previous River Reports
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