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March 2007 Report
2007-03-08 13:49:13
Calgary, Alberta - Freshwater Fishing Report
Bow River, Oldman River, Crowsnest River
BOW RIVER - March 7: pre-runoff fishing at it's finest with daytime ambient temps around 50-60F and water temps near 40F. Fish are keying into hatching midge both on and below the surface. Fishing is solid with small nymphs and midge pupae as well as streamers.
CROWSNEST RIVER - March 6: late-winter fishing on the Crowsnest continues to produce numerous fish per outing and fantastic average size for this stream. Recent warmer weather has made the fish even more active, with some rising fish observed. Baetis and stonefly nymphs were the top producers this week with fish taking small streamers as well.
OLDMAN RIVER - Feb 25: Fishing was a bit slow early and late, with the peak activity coming from 11am to 3pm. Fish hit fairly steadily throughout the afternoon on San Juan Worms, midge pupae and small Copper Johns. The bulls were quite aggressive and we had numerous takes on large (5in plus) streamers both on the drift and strip. Couple of monsters on long enough to get the adrenaline going but not long enough to meet face to face. :(
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Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout
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Gorgeous Oldman River rainbow with a G&L FlyCraft rod
Nice looking 17in rainbow returning to its Crowsnest River home
About The Author: Captain John Launstein
Company: BowCrow Fishing Adventures
Area Reporting: SW Alberta Rivers
Bio: BowCrow Fishing Adventures is entering its 8th season providing exceptional fly fishing trips on our world-class Alberta trout streams. We are based out of both Calgary (Bow River) and Pincher Creek (Oldman River, Castle River and Crowsnest River), and offer everything from half-day walk-and-wades to float trips and all-inclusive multi-day fly fishing vacations. Check out our website for a thorough introduction to SW Alberta fly fishing and literally hundreds of fishing pictures.
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