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General Information
Fish the Bow River for brown, brook, cutthroat and bull trout (mostly catch and release). Trophy-sized lake trout are often caught in Lake Minnewanka, although the average is 1-2 kg (2-5 lbs). There is also good fishing at Spray Lakes, Mt Lorette and Barrier Lake ponds, Kananaskis River and Lakes, and Chief Hector Lake. Provincial fishing licenses ($25.66/yr, WIN $8, non-Canadian $26.63/day) available from Rusticana Grocery, 2, 801 Main St, Canmore, 678-4465 Map 4, 20C. Parks Canada fishing licenses ($9.80/day; $34.30/yr), regulations and information are available from Banff Visitor Centre, 224 Banff Ave, 762-1550 Map 3, 14P; Lake Louise Visitor Centre, Samson Mall, 522-3833 Map 2, 20M; and Lake Minnewanka Boathouse, 762-3473 Map 3, 2H. Wilson Mountain Sports, Lake Louise Samson Mall, 522-3636 Map 2, 20M rents fishing equipment. Boats are also for rent (see Boat Rentals listings). Guided fishing companies offer all-inclusive trips. |
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Summer: Tightline Adventures Flyfishing with guide Darren Wright include gear, food, lessons (if requested), transport, and 6-8 hrs on the Bow River, or alpine lakes and streams. Walk & Wade $160/person, group of 4; Drift Boat $270/person, group of 2; Alpine Lake Belly Boat $275/person, group of 2. Lower Bow and private trips.
Winter: Ice fishing adventure including lake trout fishing in heated huts on Spray Lakes near Canmore. Shuttle, gear and food included.
Address: Bison Courtyard, 211 Bear St, Banff AB CA T1L 1A8
 Send an Email (77)  1 403 762-4554
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Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing
Guided fly fishing drift boat trips on the Upper Bow River. Pickups in Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise. Equipment is supplied. Beginners to experts are invited. May-Oct.
Address: Box 8183, Canmore AB T1W 2T9
Send an Email (77) 1 403 678-7870
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Upper Bow Fly Fishing Co.
Fly-fishing the upper Bow River with a qualified outfitter.
Address: P.O. Box 2772 Banff AB T0L 0C0
Send an Email (72) 1 403 760-7668
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Hawgwild Flyfishing Guides
Fly fishing around Banff, Alberta, could never be easier than with friendly Bow river fly fishing guide Big Jim Dykstra. All-inclusive Banff fishing adventures from $265 US.
Address: Box 2534 Banff Alberta Canada T1L 1C3
Send an Email (8) 1 403 760-2446
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