Local Water Information - Grand River,Conestogo River and Credit River
Check here for the latest conditions on our local waters - Grand River,Conestogo River and Credit River.
The Upper Grand River
Near Fergus and Elora is a world class catch and release tailwater fishery which has some of Canada's best Brown Trout fishing, whether it be with a dry fly, nymph, streamer or emerger. Grand River Brown Trout are known for their selective nature as fishing pressure has taught them to use discretion in feeding. It is quite an accomplishment to catch and release a 20" fish though plenty abound!
Major Hatches on the Grand extend all through the season from May to October but the river is known for heavy Caddis, Midges, Hendrickson, Cahill, Fox, Blue Winged Olive, Isonychia and Tricos
The Credit River
This river can be fished in the same day as the Grand for wild Brown trout, Brook trout and Rainbow trout. Atlantic Salmon are being successfully reintroduced, however, it is illegal to target this species at present. The Credit is a pristine watershed centred among rolling hills and escarpment.
The Conestogo River
Is located north of Elmira at Hwy 86N. It is an up-and-coming tailwater fishery, which is stocked with Brown Trout but also features Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye/Pickerel.
Check our Twitter feed below this update for the latest updates and on the river info.
For release rates from the Belwood Reservoir check our Twitter feed at bottom Normal Summer Low is 4.5cms (cubic meters per second). You can check the GRCA site for minute by minute report on flows and temperature..
| Upper Section - Belwood Dam to Scotland Street | |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity: | Algae stain |
| Temperature: | 63(C) coming out of the Dam |
| Hatches: | odd Cranefly, Micro Caddis, BWO, Caenus |
| Best Best - Surface: | Cranefly #18-20, Tan Caddis #16, BWO #20-22, October Caddis #14 |
| Best Bets -Sub- Surface: | Brown Trout Streamer,WHite Whooley Bugger, #18 Brassie, #20 PT nymph |
| Comments: | Temps are great now throughout, fish are hoarding minnows to fatten up for winter - try streamers. Keep and eye out for flying ants. |
| Middle Section | |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity: | Slight stain |
| Temperature: | 65 F |
| Hatches: | Cranefly, Caddis, Cahill Tan or yellow |
| Best Best - Surface: | Yellow or Tan Cranefly #20, Tan Caddis # 18 - 20, |
| Best Bets -Sub- Surface: | Walt's worm, Isopod, Chronomyd |
| Comments: | Water gets clearer further down the river. |
| Lower Section | |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity: | Clear |
| Temperature : | 65F |
| Hatches: | Caddis, Cranes |
| Best Best - Surface: | Caddis, Cranefly |
| Best Bets -Sub- Surface: | White Whooley Bugger, Caddis Pupa |
| Comments: | Large streamers will take your best fish of the year. |
Last Updated: Sept 26/2011
For release rates from the Conestogo Lake Reservoir check our Twitter feed at bottom Normal Summer Low is 3.9cms (cubic meters per second). You can check the GRCA site for minute by minute report on flows and temperature..
| Upper - Glen Allen | |
|---|---|
| Water Clarity: | fairly clearish water. 24-30” of good vis. |
| Temperature: | 64°F at Macton |
| Hatches: | Cranefly, Caddis, |
| Surface: | Crane, Caddis, |
| Sub-Surface: | Caddis Pupa, White Wooley Bugger |
| Comments: | Not bad on the Connie, We are getting and extended season this year. Perhaps the water quality is getting better. |
Last Updated: Sept 21 /2011
| Water Clarity. | Clear |
| Temperature: | 63 |
| Hatches: | Cranefly, Stonefly, Caddis |
| Best Bets Surface: | Cranefly, Caddis, Isonychia |
| Best Best Sub-Surface: | Golden Stone nymph, Brown Stone |
| Comments: | Streamers and small nymphs. |
Last Updated: Sept 21 / 2011
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