BOW RIVER,
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

CLASSIC WESTERN TROUT FISHING WITH A CANADIAN TWIST

Travel to Alberta, Canada, to pound the banks of the Bow River with hoppers and streamers in search of trophy-sized browns and rainbows.

The Bow might be the West’s best-kept secret, as it harbors an estimated 3,000 trout—averaging 16 inches—per mile yet remains less pressured than any of its US regional counterparts. Easily accessible from anywhere in the US via the Calgary International Airport, this unique fishery provides several daily float options with five distinct beats. You can fish the Bow through the heart of downtown Calgary or its sprawling grassland prairie setting downstream that will make you forget you’re minutes from a metropolitan area. This means you’re unlikely to fish the same water twice on the same trip.

The guides are first-rate, thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable folks at Dave Brown Outfitters. Your Delta by Marriott hotel accommodations are comfortable and convenient with their onsite restaurant and bar. There’s also a fly shop and multiple restaurants ranging from fast casual to fine dining within a short walk from our stay.

Your days begin when the guides pick us up at the hotel. You’ll typically stop somewhere to grab a quick bite for breakfast on the way to the water. Fishing will primarily be from a drift boat, but there are also opportunities to wade. Angling techniques range from tossing top-water terrestrials, streamers on weighted lines, and the occasional drift with an indicator nymphing rig. Lunch is provided on the water. Upon returning to the hotel, we can make our evening dinner plans.

If you’re searching for a top-notch western trout trip that’s a great value, get to the Bow River!

PRICE INCLUDES:

Lodging at Delta Hotels Calgary South by Marriott
Guided Drift Boat Fishing with Dave Brown Outfitters
Lunches provided on the water
All Taxes & Fees
Note: the price is per angler/guest based on double occupancy; 2 anglers/guests per room. Single angler and/or individual room options may be available; contact the trip host for details

COMPLEMENTARIES:

All flies provided
Rods available for guest use

NOT INCLUDED:

Transportation to Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ground transportation from the airport to the hotel
Alberta fishing license
Meals besides lunches on fishing days
Standard gratuity for guides

WHAT TO BRING:

5 to 7-weight fly rods
Floating fly line
Fast sink tip line (optional)
Wading shoes
Rain jacket
Polarized sunglasses
Hat
Sunscreen

FLY FISHING:

Classic western tail-water in a grassland prairie and urban metropolitan settings
Trophy-size rainbow and brown trout
Primarily drift boat fishing with several opportunities to wade outside the boat

DELTA HOTELS CALGARY SOUTH BY MARRIOTT:

Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located near South Calgary’s shopping and entertainment district, Delta Hotels South features two indoor pools with a 131-foot water slide and a 24-hour fitness facility.

Each room has cable television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a spacious work desk, and a seating area. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi is also available.