Mid June, ...finally! The Eastern Slopes here in Alberta are open to fishing. That means we can enjoy many pristine rivers as they flow along our rocky mountains and foothills. West slope cutthroat are easily my favourite trout to chase. They can be found in many rivers in Alberta. Our cutthroat are protected. They can be found in catch and release fisheries. That is the only way to make them sustainable.
Today Colin and I fished a river that was high and off color but quite fishable. Be careful crossing rivers this time of the river. They can be fast and strong enough to knock you down. Check Alberta Basin for the flow rates on your favourite streams.
We saw only two rises today even though we saw lots of mayflies. We nymphed and were quite successful. We both commented how great it felt to be back out cutthroat fly fishing. The sun, heat, building thunderstorms, rumbling thunder, great scenery and willing fish made us smile.
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