HALF-DAY TRIP
Half-Day Fly Fishing Trip in Alberta
A private half-day walk-and-wade fly fishing trip with an Alberta fly fishing guide. Four to five hours on a river chosen for your dates and experience level. Rods, reels and flies are provided.
4–5 hours
On the water
9–10 a.m.
Usual start time
1–3 anglers
Private trip, never more than 3
From $550 CAD
For 1 or 2 anglers
What's included
Private guide for 1 to 3 anglers
Rods, reels and flies provided
Snack and drinks
Free photo and video package of your day
Guidance for beginners and experienced anglers
Not included
Alberta fishing licence and WiN (buy at AlbertaRELM.com)
Gratuity for your guide
Waders and boots (bring your own, or ask me before your trip)
How your half day goes
1. Meet your guide
We start at the river we picked together for your dates and experience level. I go over the plan and the gear.
2. Walk and wade
We fish on foot, walking and wading the river. I read the water with you and adjust flies and technique as we go.
3. Snack and drinks
We take a break on the river with a snack and drinks before getting back to fishing.
4. Photos and wrap-up
I take photos and video of your day, and you get them free.
Fish you may meet on your half-day: rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat, brown trout, brook trout, bull trout and Rocky Mountain whitefish. On request, we can also look at Arctic grayling in rivers, lake trout in large, deep lakes, or golden trout in high mountain lakes. On our guided trips, every fish is released unharmed. See all fish species.
Half-day price and booking
Price
$550 CAD for 1 or 2 anglers. A third angler is $200 CAD more. Each trip is private and limited to 3 anglers.
Rods, reels, flies, a snack and drinks are included, along with a free photo and video package of your day.
Deposit and booking
A $200 CAD deposit holds your date and is non-refundable. The balance is paid in cash (CAD) on the day.
You can reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice, to another available date this season or later. With less than 7 days’ notice, or if you don’t show up, the deposit is forfeited. If I have to cancel, you get a new date or a full refund.
Rivers for your half-day trip
CHOOSE YOUR WATER
The ten rivers I guide
Upper Oldman River
Intimate upper Oldman water along Highway 40. Wild cutthroat, and bull trout in the deeper pools.
Carbondale River
A freestone river with beautiful pools. Cutthroat, rainbows and a few brown trout.
Castle River
Wadeable Oldman tributary, with a remote West sector and easier East access. Mostly cutthroat. But nice rainbows on the lower section.
Crowsnest River
Fish the Crowsnest River on foot with a local guide and be prepared for action.
Cataract Creek
Narrow, crystal-clear stream with brook trout, cutthroat, bull trout and rainbows.
Racehorse Creek
A small, scenic creek with easy wading and less fishing pressure. Cutthroat on PMDs and nymphs.
Livingstone River
Southern Alberta wilderness water. Cutthroat, and big bull trout in the deeper pools.
Ram River
Clear foothills river by Ram Falls. Westslope cutthroat on dry flies and nymphs.
Highwood River
A Kananaskis gem with deep pools where big trout hide. Cutthroat, bull trout and rainbows.
Upper Bow River
A beautiful stretch near Canmore with big brown trout and rainbows. Challenging, but worth it.
QUESTIONS
Half-day fly fishing trip in Alberta: your questions
A half-day trip is 4 to 5 hours on the water. We usually start between 9 and 10 a.m.
Your private guide, rods, reels and flies, a snack and drinks, and a free photo and video package of your day.
No. Beginners and experienced anglers are both welcome. I adapt the day to your level and teach as we go. I guide in English and French.
Yes. You need an Alberta fishing licence and a WiN card, which you can buy online at AlbertaRELM.com. They are not included in the price.
Up to 3 anglers. The price is $550 CAD for 1 or 2 anglers, and a third angler is $200 CAD more.
Each trip is private and limited to 3 anglers. If your group is larger, send me a message with your dates and I’ll tell you what is possible.
A $200 CAD non-refundable deposit holds your date. The balance is paid in cash (CAD) on the day. You can reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice, to another available date this season or later. With less than 7 days’ notice, or if you don’t show up, the deposit is forfeited.
Safety comes first. If I have to cancel because of the weather or river conditions, you get a new date or a full refund.
Tell me when you want to fish.
Still have a question?
Send me your dates and your questions. I reply personally, usually within a few hours, in English or in French.