Elbow River starts at Elbow Lake in Kananaskis Country and flows toward Calgary where it combines with Bow River near Calgary Zoo.
It also feeds Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary which is a popular pike fishing spot.
The most productive portion of Elbow River is between Glenmore Reservoir and Bow River. One of the most popular fly fishing spots is located just down from the Glenmore Dam.
Elbow River Directions
Elbow River Fishing Regulations
Headwater downstream to Elbow Falls and tributaries except Quirk Creek
OPEN JUNE 16 to OCT. 31
- Mountain Whitefish – 0
- Brook Trout – 2
- Other trout – 0
- Bait ban
Mainstem, Elbow Falls downstream to Canyon Creek
- CLOSED ALL YEAR
Mainstem, Canyon Creek downstream to Hwy. 22
OPEN JUNE 16 to OCT. 31
- Mountain Whitefish – 0
- Trout – 0
- Bait ban
Mainstem, Hwy. 22 downstream to Glenmore Reservoir and tributaries
OPEN JUNE 16 to OCT. 31
- Mountain Whitefish – 5 over 30 cm
- Rainbow & Cutthroat Trout – 2 total over 35 cm
- Bait ban
Mainstem, from Glenmore Reservoir downstream to Bow River
OPEN ALL YEAR
- Mountain Whitefish – 0
- Northern Pike – 0
- Walleye – 0
- Burbot – 0
- Trout – 0