The Red Deer River Tailwater is officially open, and conditions are looking excellent for early-season angling.
Flows are low and stable, offering ideal wading opportunities and great visibility throughout the day.
Hatch activity is already picking up, with midges and early-season blue-winged olives showing strong mid-day presence. Keep an eye out for rising fish in the slower seams and tailouts.
For those hunting bigger fish, streamers are moving trout—especially darker patterns like sculpin or leech imitations fished tight to structure.
Our camera is now live just below Dickson Dam, updating with fresh media throughout the day. Use it to scout water clarity and get a real-time sense of what the river’s doing before you hit the road.
Whether you’re swinging streamers or stalking risers, StreamSight helps you know before you go.
Tight lines out there — and welcome to the 2025 season!