Sheep River is located just south of Calgary and flows through Okotoks before combining with Highwood River.
The most common fish species in Sheep River are Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
Most people fly fish near Okotoks or west of Turner Valley in Sheep River Provincial Park. Usually, nymphs work the best.
Sheep River Directions
Sheep River Fishing Regulations
Includes tributaries; Headwater downstream to the bridge at Indian Oils Day-use Site
OPEN JUNE 16 to OCT. 31
- 0 Trout
- Bait ban
Bridge at Indian Oils Day-use Site downstream to Gorge Creek and tributaries (except Gorge Creek)
CLOSED ALL YEAR
Mainstem – Gorge Creek downstream to Highwood River
OPEN JUNE 16 to AUG. 31
- Rainbow & Cutthroat Trout – 2 total over 35 cm
- Mountain Whitefish – 5 over 30 cm
- Bait ban
OPEN SEPT. 1 to OCT. 31
- 0 Trout
- Mountain Whitefish – 5 over 30 cm
- Bait ban