Crowsnest River facts for kids
The Crowsnest River is a beautiful river in southern Alberta, Canada. It's a branch of the Oldman River. This river is famous for its amazing fishing, especially for different kinds of trout!
Where Does the Crowsnest River Flow?
The Crowsnest River starts in Crowsnest Lake. This lake is high up in the Canadian Rockies, about 1,357 meters (4,452 feet) above sea level. Imagine starting your journey from a mountain lake!
From the lake, the river winds its way east. It flows through a mountain pass called the Crowsnest Pass. It also goes past the famous Frank Slide, where a huge rockslide happened long ago.
The river then moves into the foothills near a place called Burmis. It reaches the flat plains near Lundbreck. Finally, the Crowsnest River joins the Oldman River Reservoir. This is about 1,110 meters (3,642 feet) above sea level.
What Fish Live in the Crowsnest River?
The Crowsnest River is a fantastic place for fish. It has lots of insects, which are perfect food for many different fish species. This makes it a world-class spot for sport fishing!
You can find several types of trout here:
- Rainbow trout
- Westslope cutthroat trout
- Bull trout
- Hybrid trout, often called "cutbow" (these are a mix of cutthroat and rainbow trout)
- Brown trout (especially below Lundbreck Falls)
You might also see mountain whitefish and various types of suckers. It's a busy underwater world!
