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They are below Bassano dam already

As the city gets bigger, the quantity of low quality run-off water and the load of undesirable chemicals in the sewage system is ever increasing. These chemicals are causing genetic changes to the fish and the invertebrates. These changes are then passed down to the next generation. As time rolls forward it will be interesting to see how the trout handle these stresses along with all the angler related issues.

You guys forgot one factor that has been a rapidly growing pressure on the fish population.....large, white fish vacuuming birds with big hooks on the ends of their bills. The pelicans didn't show up on the river until mid 70's. Since then the population has exploded. Seeing flights of 50 of the buggers head upstream for the "evening float and dip" makes me shudder to think how many fish that move into the shallows in the evening are disappearing. But they only eat suckers.......right. Check out these wounds

25min but worth it. Great story of how fishing changes lives

I think the numbers have rebounded since the loses due to the 2013 flood. Fish were massive in 2015-16 with less competition around. The fish this year have greatly reduced condition factors (a lot thinner). I hope there isn't a problem with the invertebrate populations. Hopefully the government plans to allocate more funds to monitor the population. Dr Post at the U of C has a steady stream of students eager to crunch some numbers

Those will make a trout fat! Must have been some great takes

Jayhad is a lover of the Brown trout

No geese will ever land there. The spread cannot be stopped

Got mine at Can Tire on the weekend

Quite a few errors in the new printed regulations. See changes here: https://mywildalberta.ca/fishing/advisories-corrections-closures/default.aspx

Toolman, do you find your T14 ever gets snagged in the rocks....or do you just make sure you cast downstream enough so there is not so much arc to the swing?

Do you guys use an Ugly Stick for this style of fishing...

There are a few lakes on the ranch that the non-paying public can't fish at. Pennask lake rainbows home lake is in the area. The water was stained with tannins at the lakes I visited. Lots of chironomid fishing. Would be helpful to figure out a fly for fish eating emerging chironomids. Caddis will stop popping if it warms enough. Fish at Hatheume had external parasites that made them leap for the sky

Whitefish should love you. I think they follow the spawners around. Most rainbows don't spawn in the river so I would imagine the other fish don't see many of their eggs. More eggs available in October from those gold colored fish

I've only caught 2 over 28" in 40 years. I need more lessons I guess

Saw this on the other provincial forum. Anyone else experience this kind of results. Very impressive: Jetboatjimi Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Fishing the Bow River for big Brown Trout is a long living passion for me. Early in the season, I drift Bow River Buggers slowly through the fishes over wintering spots. Size 2 and 4. I also use Clouser Minnows and other large Streamers. Early on in the season, I use a slow retrieve. I have caught many Browns over 28" every year for almost 40 years. From Dry Fly Caddis fishing to pounding the banks.

Literature talks about bigger buffer zone around water to limit sedimentation.....that would be great. Hopefully there is staff to enforce the new ideas And maybe not log the valley with the premier Bull spawning creek in the bottom....brutal planning in the past.

https://talkaep.alberta.ca/livingstone-porcupine-hills-footprint-and-recreation-planning

Rotenone has been used in flowing water. I wonder if there are any rainbows above the falls on the Oldman. That is the kind of spot they could pour in some rotenone and restock with pure Cutts. I think there are some places in the States where they created some fish barriers and started over again with pure fish

Looks very nice there. Sounds like you might need to bring a sack of gold for good access though

Low numbers of pure Cutts is going to result in closures. It will only be a matter of time

Good post. I have seen giant ice flows break off and float down the Bow. Keep your head up and always keep note of what is upstream of you.

Cheers lads. I think the Bow has been very good to a lot of people over the last couple of years