River Reports - May 16th, 2007
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 16th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
The Bow is fishing quite well right now, with nymphs and streamers still the most productive methods. Fish your streamers “low and slow,” but make sure that you do not ignore the shallower riffles. You can find some very big fish pushed up in shallow water at the moment.
The Highwood is still pumping in some dirty water, so most of the river is quite coloured at McKinnon’s Flats. Try to stay upstream of the Highwood for the most consistent fishing.
In the last few days we have seen a number of rainbows that have just returned from the spawn. This is good news for the fishing, but these fish will not be in fine fighting shape for a few weeks. The dry fly season will officially open soon with the arrival of the “Mother’s Day” Caddis. We have been seeing a number of these bugs in the last couple of days, but the caddis fishing has not yet been consistent. Keep your eyes open for rising fish in the coming days. This hatch often provides the best dry fly action of the year, so get out there!
Hatches
Midges, Baetis (BWO), March Browns, Caddis.
Fly Selection
Streamers: Clouser Minnow, Chamois Leech, C/H Kiwi Muddler, Conehead Rubberleg Bow River Bugger (Black), Geek Leech, Silvey's Sculpin Leech, Medusa.
Nymphs: Conestone, Neo Twenty Incher, Red Hot Worm, Rubber-Leg Copper John, Red-Headed Stepchild, Lightning Bug (Gold), G/B Bee-Otch Creek.
Dry Flies: Elk Hair Caddis, Hi-Vis Caddis, Slackwater Caddis, Quigleys Hackle Stacker - BWO, Thorax-BWO, CDC Transitional Midge, Griffith's Gnat.
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 16th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
The Crow is high and quite dirty with spring runoff. Though the river may have about 1'-11/2' of visibility, it is high enough to make fishing it very difficult. With rain in the forecast, the prospects for improved water clarity in coming days are not good.
Many of the lakes in the area are fishing quite well, such as Lee, Beauvais, and Beaver Mines. These lakes offer a good "Plan B" for those who make the trek down to the Pass.
Hatches
Chironimids, Callibaetis.
Fly Selection
Nymphs: Chironimid Bombers, Green-Backed Pheasants, Grizzly Damsel, Grizzly Dragon, Flash-Backed Scud.
Dries: Parachute Adams, Lady McConnell, Griffiths Gnat.
Streamers:Chamois Leech, Pitching Leech, Troll Leech.
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 16th, 2007
Fishing Conditions
High country streams are all closed until June 16, 2007.
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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