Red Deer River west of Sundre

[selanne88]

Has anyone had any luck with the Red Deer river west of Sundre. Was thinking of giving it a shot this summer. Looks like lots of acces from the truck road to Sundre. Thanks

[Stump thumper]

I have fished it lots but mostly between Sundre and Glennifer lake, and have caught lots of fish, I don't usually fish area's that are close to the roads though.

[S.A.S]

I'll be heading up that way within the next couple of weeks to fish. Some nice looking spots out there.

[tfisher]

Ya i used to live out there and never caught anything but my friends always did when they were skippin school to go fishin. cant hurt to give'r a try. i've pulled out some big bull trout out up at ya ha tinda, some beauties cant keep em but still lots of fun :D

[bubba 96]

I fish that area a fair bit, since opening day it has been good, 6.5lbr bullie a couple wks ago......And the brownies are just as hot....way better fishery than the bow, thats why I drive from airdrie....Also like to fish it by innisvale for pike and walleye buddy last yr took a 14lbr pike..:)

[McDeth]

Red Deer River is a good fishery, but I really can't agree with it being better than the bow. You really can't beat 2600 fish per square kilometer of water. 2600 supercharged trout to be exact.

[selanne88]

Ya I would agree , I like fishing where there isn't as much pressure and you can enjoy the day with the stream to yourself and no noise of vehicles driving by. A great way to escape the city life. Thanks for the information everyone

[bubba 96]

Still dont like the bow standing in waders waist deep in weeds, diapers floating past old oil cans and the amount of garbage is unreal, I use clear floucarbon, and after a days fishing in the bow its green...Say what you will about it but I have way better luck on rdr....and if you never caught a bullie, try it...beats any rainbow ive caught....My 2cents tho, everybody has there own opinion....And I have caught some pretty big rainbows as I fish the columbia often........Bubba

[fishstix]

Still dont like the bow standing in waders waist deep in weeds, diapers floating past old oil cans and the amount of garbage is unreal, I use clear floucarbon, and after a days fishing in the bow its green...Say what you will about it but I have way better luck on rdr....and if you never caught a bullie, try it...beats any rainbow ive caught....My 2cents tho, everybody has there own opinion....And I have caught some pretty big rainbows as I fish the columbia often........Bubba
Ya i agree,..I prefer a smaller river myself. The bow just isnt my #1 choice. Bulls are great, but i still like the jumping you get with a rainbow..

Fishstix!!

[selanne88]

Well I gave the Red Deer River a try today and caught some decent size bull trout in the 5 pound range. still ice on the banks in spots. Looking forward to spending more time on that awesome river.

[hirsche23]

did you go wet of sundre then?

[selanne88]

Yes I went to sundre then headed west until I hit the river then parked at the nearest access point and spent the entire day on the river.