October fly fishing

[Flight01]

Hello fisher peoples ,

I will be attending a wedding in Canmore on oct 18th . Looking to go a few days early and do some fly fishing . Gear, area, fly choice, tips, tricks? Any info appreciated . Would consider a guide if necessary....

[fish gunner]

Originally Posted by Flight01

Hello fisher peoples ,

I will be attending a wedding in Canmore on oct 18th . Looking to go a few days early and do some fly fishing . Gear, area, fly choice, tips, tricks? Any info appreciated . Would consider a guide if necessary....

Fly choice will be easy as 90% of the bugs will be done . Think streamers &nymphs bring warm gear. Season seams to be getting later and later you may get a warm few days good luck.

[Flight01]

Any spots to hit up first? Any suggestions on guides if times are gonna be tough?

[chriscosta]

Dont forget to bring some backswimmers

[fish gunner]

Originally Posted by Flight01

Any spots to hit up first? Any suggestions on guides if times are gonna be tough?

Sorry F01 not my neck of the woods . Pm uglyelk he's more local out that way and would give a better reference than I . Dont for get quarry lake above town ..greyling.

[Flight01]

Thanks, I will pm him. I do love grayling. Lots of them up here if you find the right creek. My new favourite pass time

[BeeGuy]

Great time of year to hit the river.

I go after mountain whitefish a lot with #14 nymphs, beadheads, something with a bit of flash will get you lots.

I find October is the best time of year to hit the Bow for rainbows. Streamers at dusk, dark on top, light on the bottom.

[goldscud]

Watch for area closures:
Bow River (see Map below)
from Banff National Park downstream to Hwy 1 Bridge near Canmore & tributaries except Canmore and Policeman creeks – Open all year.
Apr. 1 to Mar. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Oct. 31.
from Hwy 1 Bridge downstream to Pigeon Creek, & tributaries
Apr. 1 to Sept. 30 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
Oct. 1 to Mar. 31 – CLOSED
from Pigeon Creek downstream to the first dam below Hwy 1X Bridge (near Seebe) including reservoir, & tributaries except the Kananaskis River – Open all year.
Apr. 1 to Mar. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Oct. 31.

[WhitefishLady]

You could also ask the friendly folks in Wapiti sports I believe it's called in Canmore for tips! I don't really have much experience fishing the streams up there. Like was mentioned, watch for fall closures.