Chadillac Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Pass it on! Aug 11, 2015 Media inquiries Continued high water temperatures lead to fishing closuresTemporary closures of certain fisheries are needed to safeguard fish populations in areas that have exceeded temperature thresholds. Low water flows combined with hot weather have resulted in high water temperatures in several rivers and streams throughout Southern Alberta. Angling in these areas presents a high risk to fish populations and may result in mortalities, even when using catch and release practices. To best protect fish populations, the following areas are closed to all fishing until further notice: Sheep River from headwaters to Highwood River; Highwood River from headwaters to Bow River; St. Mary River, downstream of the St. Mary Reservoir and tributaries; Belly River, downstream of Secondary Road 800; Bow River from Bearspaw Reservoir to the W.H.D. Weir; Bow River from W.H.D Weir to the Carseland Weir; Bow River from Carseland Weir to Highway 24 bridge; Bow River from Highway 24 bridge downstream to Bassano Dam; and Elbow River from Glenmore Reservoir to the Bow River confluence. These closures will also result in the temporary suspension of all Fisheries Research Licences issued in these waters. Further to the advisory issued on July 30, anglers are asked to continue exercising caution and abiding by safe handling procedures in the following areas: Castle River and tributaries from Highway 3 upstream to Westcastle River; Oldman River from Racehorse Creek downstream to Oldman Reservoir; and from Highway 2 near Fort Macleod downstream to Secondary Road 509; Crowsnest River from Crowsnest Lake downstream to Oldman Reservoir; Belly River, downstream of Secondary Road 800; Waterton River, downstream of Waterton Reservoir; Waterton River, upstream of the Waterton Reservoir including tributaries; and St. Mary River upstream, of the St. Mary Reservoir, including Lee Creek. Alberta Environment and Parks staff is continuing to monitor water levels and temperatures and will issue additional angling restrictions as necessary. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishy Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Good and hoping walker's of the river/river's Bow mostly sayin good and hope people remind an a angler if there fishing ...:)first ever special closure! I'm tying more flys and yard clean up. Hope it's on the News tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinkster Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 We had a big long post on here earlier about this, not sure what happened to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 We had a big long post on here earlier about this, not sure what happened to it. Good I thought I was loosing my mind for minute.where did it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Heard it on 660 News on way home...... Like the idea of us forumites watching out for those who may not have heard (benefit of the doubt here) when we might be out walking the river, and letting anyone fishing know the river is closed to angling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 And you would be walking the river why? Heard it on 660 News on way home...... Like the idea of us forumites watching out for those who may not have heard (benefit of the doubt here) when we might be out walking the river, and letting anyone fishing know the river is closed to angling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 And you would be walking the river why? I walk my dog along the river all the time even when I'm not fishing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 True dat! I walk my dog along the river all the time even when I'm not fishing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just nice scenery by the river when I walk. Path goes right by the river so it's pretty convenient as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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