OLDMAN RIVER
The Oldman River is one the biggest rivers in Southern Alberta. It springs to life high in the Rocky Mountains near the Continental Divide 60km north of the Crowsnest Pass. The river winds its way south through the mountains then cuts sharply to the east through the "Gap" where it cuts through the Livingstone Range continuing its journey through foothills and prairie until it joins the Crowsnest and Castle Rivers in the Oldman River Dam. After freeing itself from the confines of that impoundment it restarts it journey eastward through the prairies of Southern Alberta till it meets with the Bow and with it forms the South Saskatchewan River.

Cutthroats are the primary residents of the Oldman above the "Gap" . The fish average 12-16" and it is very possible to land some of the rivers 20 inchers. While cutts still abound in the river downstream of the Gap, rainbows start to become more abundant as the river winds through the foothills. The rainbows in this stretch can achieve monster status as they can grow over 24". Hook into one those wild rainbows in the fast water of the mid Oldman and you will see why it was worth your time to come fish this beautiful river.

Below the Oldman River Dam the river turns into a nice tailwater fishery that is open to fishing year round and can provide some incredible fly fishing even in January when one of our warm Chinooks rolls in. Down here you will find rainbows, some browns and of course the huge bulls that inhabitat most of the Oldman's length.
Upper Oldman River Oldman River Bulltrout