whats the best time of the year to fish bow?

[mattpreat]

this year id like to go out to the bow but as i live in rocky mountain house its a good drive so probably will only be out there once. since its only one time when would be the best time to go? also where would be a good place to fish it at?

[elnino54]

Try the end of June or early July........lower Bow between Calgary and Carseland.

[ryanheartssteelhead]

My favourite time is at the end of Run off when the water just starts to clear but is still high. Makes for exciting streamer fishing

[mattpreat]

ill try and go then, any chance you guys know if theres a place to camp close by in that area? gonna go check the bow out may long since im passing by but gonna probably go out again then since that will just be a short trip

[Gators]

Wydham Carseland provicial park is located on the Bow river right below the Carseland weir. Pretty nice campground but can be hard to find a spot on the weekend.

[camshaft]

Stampede week always seems to be the best. Usually its post run off, but the water is still high and moving fast. Iv had more luck during this time over the years than any other.

This is floating from 22x- McKinnon I shud mention...

[Dust1n]

Hopper Season! and Right after runoff!

[billie]

Wydham Carseland provicial park is located on the Bow river right below the Carseland weir. Pretty nice campground but can be hard to find a spot on the weekend.

Just watch your regs, Carseland weir to hwy 24 is closed until June 1. Above the weir and below hwy 24 are open though. The campground is quite nice but get in early.

[bobalong]

I have not fished the Bow much in the summer but have had some excellent days in October.

[Daceminnow]

in my opinion when the big bugs are coming off. early july. favorite time, hands down. south of the city. take a read through this article. it may help you with your decision.

http://www.thebowriver.com/calgary_to_carseland_and_down_stream.htm

Dace

[mattpreat]

thanks for the link, all the info on it helps as im still a begginer fly fisher. ill probably go early july or around there and then try again later on in the year for hopper season if im not to busy checking other spots out

[Bow flyman]

Unquestionably, the middle of September.