Fishing Reports - April 19

Bow River Report – April 19, 2016

Things are getting a little more varied on the river with this amazingly early spring. BWO mayflies are out, as well as Skwala stoneflies, finally offering some dry fly fishing. Deep nymphing with worm patterns continues to work very well.

This weekend’s forecast, if it holds true, could offer some great BWO fishing.

Hatches:  BWOs, Skwala Stones

Dry Flies:  Salinga’s Low Rider Skwala, Bitterfork Skwala, Rogue River Skwala,

                 X Body Parachute-BWO, Trinas Etha Wing Emerger-BWO

Nymphs:   Atomic Worm, Conestone, Lexy’s Sexy Stone, Jimmy Legs,

                 B/H Pheasant Tail

Streamers:  Geek Leech, Gartside Leech, B/H Mini Leech, Clouser Minnows.

Crowsnest River Report – April 19, 2016

Levels on the Crow have dropped a little bit over the weekend. When it gets warm it will get a little dirtier and higher though. Last reports were of about 30” visibility at East Hillcrest. If the forecast holds true, the cloudy, cooler condition this weekend should provide some good BWO fishing.

Don’t be afraid of the Crow at this time of year if it’s a little dirty. If there isn’t anything happening on top, use a big stonefly nymph. It can be very good.

Sectional closures now in place until June 16, 2016. Check your regs.

Hatches:  Skwala Stones, BWOs

Dries: Rogue River Skwala, Low Rider Skwala, X Body Parachute-BWO,

         Trinas Etha wing Emerger-BWO

               

Nymphs:  Conestone, Lexy’s Sexy Stone, Jimmy Legs, Atomic Worm,
                B/H Pheasant Tail
  
Streamers:  Gartside Leech, C/H R/L Bow River Bugger

High Country River Report – April 19, 2016

The high country streams are now closed until June 16, 2016.