Country Pleasures
100, 10816 Macleod Tr. S.
Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5N8
Phone: (403) 271-1016
Fax: (403) 271-5516
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Bow River Guided Trips
Country Pleasures only employs who we consider to be the best and most experienced guides in the area. Our guides will show you the most exciting facets of our wonderful river. From catching the fish of a lifetime on a dry fly to huge grabs on floating line streamers, our guides specialize in visually exciting fly fishing for trophy sized browns and rainbows. We invite you to contact us for information before coming to the Bow River and we would be happy to assist you in planning your next fishing adventure.
"Nobody knows the Bow better."
For more information and guiding inquiries, fill out the form to the right; contact us by phone (403) 271-1016 or by e-mail.
The Bow River
The Bow River downstream from the City of Calgary is well known as one of the premier blue ribbon trout streams in the world. The forty miles of river Between Calgary and the hamlet of Carseland is home to wild rainbow and brown trout, some of which are of very large size. The river has somewhat limited access to the pedestrian angler and it is often floated to get access to waters that cannot be reached by crossing private lands.
What sets the Bow apart from other quality fisheries is the large average size of the fish it produces. Fish in the sixteen to eighteen inch range are commonplace on the Bow. It is an unusual day when an angler does not hook a fish larger than twenty inches with the possibility of trout exceeding 24 inches. These large fish can be taken on a variety of fly fishing methods. Under the right conditions heavy caddis and mayfly hatches will bring fish to the surface and the dry fly fishing can be spectacular. If the fish are not rising, the versatile angler will switch to nymph or streamer fishing, which can be very consistent.
The Bow River is open to fishing year round, but the best fishing occurs after spring runoff of the snowmelt from the mountains. Runoff usually occurs in late May and early June, lasting up to a couple of weeks, depending on the snow pack in each year. In a normal year the Bow will be in good fishing condition by late June or early July. The best fishing takes place in the months of July, August, September and early October.
Guided Trip Rates
Full Day Guided Bow River Float Trip $525 (CDN) per boat
Includes guided fishing, lunch, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on the river as well as all fishing equipment at your request. Boats can accommodate one or two anglers. GST (federal Goods & Services Tax) is not included in trip price. Lodging packages are also available. Full day float trips are 10 to 12 hours in duration but can be tailored for your needs. Multi day trips are also available; please contact the shop for more information.
Half Day Guided Bow River Float Trip $425 (CDN) per boat
Includes guided fishing, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on the river as well as well as all fishing equipment at your request. Boats can accommodate one or two anglers. GST (federal Goods & Services Tax) is not included in trip price. Lodging packages are also available. Half day float trips are 4 to 6 hours in duration but can be tailored for your needs. Multi day trips are also available; please contact the shop for more information.
Corporate Guided Bow River Float Trip
Corporate events are a great way to bring your team or your clients together for a day of learning, adventure and fun. Trip includes guided fishing, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on the river as well as all fishing equipment. Boats can accommodate one or two anglers. GST (federal Goods & Services Tax) is not included in trip price. Lodging packages are also available. Corporate float trips can range in duration and are tailored for your companies needs and desires. Please contact the shop for more information.
Please fill out the form to the right or contact us by phone (403) 271-1016 or by e-mail for guiding inquiries.
Details
On each morning of your trip, your guide will meet you at Country Pleasures, or, by prior arrangement, pick you up at your lodging. At this time, the guide can pick a selection of flies for your day of fishing. From the shop you will go to the river, your guide will rig up for fishing and launch the drift boat. You will then float a stretch of the beautiful Bow River, receiving guiding and instruction throughout the day. Your guide will provide a shore lunch and beverages and will deliver you back to the shop or your place of residence at the end of the day.
Deposit Required
A deposit of 50% of the trip price is required to confirm a reservation. The deposit must be received by Country Pleasures at the time of booking. A letter or email of confirmation will be forwarded to you after receipt of the deposit, together with all pertinent information about the arrangement. The balance of the trip price is payable at the time of the trip. Payment may be made by Interac, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Cancellations
If Country Pleasures receives written notice of cancellation up to forty-five days prior to the date of the trip, a refund of the deposit will be made, less a $75 handling fee. If Country Pleasures does not receive at least forty-five days notice of cancellation, no refund of the deposit will be made. However, Country Pleasures will credit your deposit to a rebooking, provided that the rebooked dates are within one year of the dates of the original booked dates. In the event that the Bow is deemed by CP to be in an unfishable condition at the time of the trip, your deposit will be credited to rebooking or a refund of the deposit will be made.
Fly Fishing Accommodation
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Contact us by phone (403) 271-1016 or by e-mail for accommodation inquiries.