Calgary Alberta Fly Fishing

Bow River Float Trip:

• The Full Day Bow River Float Trip is $700 for up to two anglers. The Bow River full day float trip will take between 8 and 10 hours (including driving time) please let me know if you are not able to ride in a boat for this length of time, I can then plan stops accordingly. The Half Day Bow River Float Trip is $575 for up to two anglers, this trip is about 4 to 6 hours in duration. The full day trip includes, lunch and snacks (half day includes snacks), non-alcoholic refreshments, fly rods and flies, casting instruction, gear discussion, knots used, reading the water, how to fight a fish on a fly rod, safe wading techniques, you will also be introduced to different fly fishing techniques and flies used.

Mountain Walk and Wade Trip:

• The mountain walk and wade is $750/day for two anglers. The mountain walk and wade will take between 8 and 14 hours (includes driving time) depending on the location chosen. This includes, fly rods and flies, lunch and snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, casting instruction, gear discussion, knots used, reading the water, how to fight a fish on a fly rod, safe wading techniques, you will also be introduced to different fly fishing techniques. Overnight mountain trips are available but you will require your own accommodation, food and preparation there other than lunches, I can provide all cooking supplies.

Fly Fishing Instruction:

• I also offer fly fishing instruction; this includes casting, discussion about gear, knots and different fly fishing techniques. This can be either dry land casting or I can take you to a river location and practice on moving water, mountain streams are a great place to learn and catch fish at the same time. I will provide fly rods and flies. Pricing on this will vary depending on location and transportation required, but $50/hr is standard, with basic instruction taking between 2 and 3 hours. Another option is a half day float trip; this is a great introduction to fly fishing.

Sightseeing or bird/wildlife watching trips:

• If you’re not into fly fishing and would like to just take in a beautiful float down the bow river this is for you. A large variety of wildlife can be observed from the river, deer, moose, mink, beavers, fishers, bald and golden eagles, osprey, hawks, wild turkey, turkey vultures, king fishers and many others. For those interested in Geology and history this trip will pass by towering cliffs of sandstone and shale, deposited by ancient rivers millions of years ago. Two buffalo jump sites used by the original people of the plains for thousands of years are visible in the banks of the bow river and are best observed from a boat (no relic hunting allowed).

Important Considerations:

• Please think about your trip expectations, maybe your just here to catch fish and don’t need instruction? just learning to fly fish and would like casting instruction?, want to learn how to tie my favorite knots?, want to learn to read the water?, want to learn different fly fishing techniques?, you may want to fish streamers all day for the big one’s? (Bring some of your favorite streamers if you like). Please let me know what your objective for the day is so I can make your trip a success.

Fishing License is required:

• Please make sure you have obtained a valid Alberta fishing license (Hunting and Fishing Licenses - AlbertaRELM ) and have a printed copy with you. Please read the regulations that pertain to the body of water you will be fishing (Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations (albertaregulations.ca).

You may also wish to download the AlbertaRELM app from your app store to your phone and create an account; your licence will then show up in the app.

 You will need to bring:

• If you prefer to use your own fly rods and flies please bring them.

• Head gear, hats, some sort of sun protection and polarized sunglasses (very important).

• Insect repellent, sun screen.

• Rain gear, warm jacket, gloves full finger and fingerless (seasonal considerations).

• Camera.

• Any medications you may require and please provide me with consent to administer the medication, if for any reason you are unable to yourself.

• Wading boots and waders, if you bring and are wearing waders a wading belt is a must have, Footwear with cleats or spike are not allowed in the boat. As a small business I am starting to build this inventory but I only have size large and extra-large waders and one pair of size 12 and size 13 wading boots. Fishtales Fly Shop may rent this gear.

 I will provide:

 • Fly rods, flies, if you prefer to use your own fly rods and flies please bring them along,

• Lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments (please advise of any dietary restrictions 24 hrs prior to the trip).

• Life Jackets. • Transportation to and from river from designated meeting location.

• Drift Boat  and casting instruction.

• First Aid Kit.

• I have emergency tarps for heavy rain (thunder storms do happen). SAFETY AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: • Personal flotation devices must be worn. I have standard life jackets that can be worn but if you have your own inflatable jacket please bring that along. No alcohol or cannabis permitted.

 All anglers must have a valid fishing licence. Sign In - AlbertaRELM

 All trip participants must sign a waiver of liability before their trip.

BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY Guided trips can be booked via email or by contacting me on my cell at 403-869-4948. I will require 50% deposit per boat/day when you book. Your deposit – minus a $50 handling fee – is refundable with 30 or more days’ notice of cancellation. Should you cancel (including re-scheduling) your booking with less than 30 days’ notice your deposit is nonrefundable.

If the Bow River is deemed “un-fishable” by myself I will refund your money in full, take you to another area, or apply your deposit to another date.

Payments can be made via cash, e-transfer (preferred) and debit, Visa or MasterCard.

Thank you for choosing Squatchy Waters Fly Fishing Inc. for your adventure. Peter Lywood, 403-869-4948