Articles by Thomas

StreamSight Opening Day Conditions Report – June 16, 2025

Calgary & Bow River Sunny skies with a high of 24°C expected in Calgary today. Afternoon temperatures stay steady with some cloud cover moving in late evening. Flows in the Bow remain seasonally average with good clarity observed. Streamer action has been decent during low-light periods, with fish rising sporadically near deep seams. Watch for midges and potential PMD emergences as we head into the week. Crowsnest Pass Region Crowsnest Pass is starting cool at […]

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Why StreamSight Exists

Since April, StreamSight has been helping anglers like you see Alberta’s rivers before hitting the road—clear vs blown out, fishable vs frustrating. It started with a simple idea: “What if we could actually see river conditions—live?” This project was built for the community. For those who’ve lost weekends to muddy water. For those who want to make better calls and save the long drive. For the past few months, StreamSight has been totally free.No ads. […]

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StreamSight River Conditions Report – June 2, 2025

As we kick off June, Alberta’s rivers are showing the full spectrum of early-season behavior — from runoff chaos to prime-time streamer water. Here’s what we’re seeing across the system: Bow RiverFlows are up slightly from last week, and visibility is currently reduced to about 12–14 inches. Despite the clarity drop, fish are responding well to streamers worked through soft water, especially on the inside bends. Be methodical, focus on structure, and don’t be afraid […]

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Red Deer River Tailwater – Opening Day Report (May 15)

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 […]

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Storm Alert – Eyes on the Water

A major weather system is moving across Central Alberta, with rainfall estimates between 50–80 mm in some areas. If projections hold, this could lead to quickly rising water levels and reduced clarity across many rivers. StreamSight cameras are live and watching.If you’re planning to fish in the coming days, check the real-time visuals first—especially on sensitive systems like the Bow, Clearwater, and Red Deer Rivers. Southern Alberta anglers: Keep an eye on your forecast as […]

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May 1, 2025

It’s been a month since our last update—longer than intended—but rest assured this won’t be the norm. We’ve been deep in website development, and we’re excited about the progress. That said, I’ve managed to sneak out for a few solid fishing sessions, and the action hasn’t disappointed. River Reports: Upper Red Deer & Clearwater – Streamers were highly effective here. Fish were aggressive and willing to chase.Bow & Stauffer – Nymphs were the ticket. Subsurface […]

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