UPDATE: After speaking with a few customers who went down south over the weekend, it sounds like the smaller tributaries have really started to clear. They are still flowing pretty high and fast, but the customer said he could see the bottom. So hopefully we'll see some clearn water sooner than expected!

If you are planning on heading down south this weekend, you should know that there are a lot of road closures in Kananaskis so plan accordingly. You can only travel as far as Kananaskis Village on the 40 South. Also keep an eye out for any wash outs or trenches on the gravel roads. Drive Safe folks!

The Crowsnest:

The water levels back down a bit, but it is still pretty high and will be dirty for a little while. If you are heading down, I would be fishing dark stoneflies under an indicator and just covering lots of ground to maximize my chances of finding fish. Look for deflection pools and soft water close to shore. Be careful wading, the high water could have really softened the banks, so check before you stand to close to the edge. Good Luck fishin’ this week!

The Oldman:

The flows are still really high on the Oldman, if you are heading down dark stonefly nymphing rigs and dark heavy streamer set ups will likely be the best wat to attack the river. Be careful when you’re wading, the water could have moved around some gravel bars, and even if they look like a good place to stand, they can wash out under your boots. You should also keep your head on a swivel in case of any debris flowing down stream.

Safety Considerations:

• It's that time of year where the bears start to wake up, I'd bring your bear spray along just to be safe.
• Make sure you have good footing when wading in cloudy conditions, and don't wade to deep, the current is strong and you could lose your footing.