river in Alberta, CAN
Flowing east out of the Rockies near Rocky Mountain House, the Clearwater is a scenic foothills river prized for wild cutthroat and bull trout, rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish. Located in Alberta's Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) fish management zone.
Clearwater River is a river in Alberta, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Clearwater River can target species including Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Clearwater River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Clearwater River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Clearwater River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Clearwater River:
Anglers at Clearwater River can target species including Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Clearwater River before you cast a line.
Clearwater River is a river in Alberta, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.