Fishing · Alberta
Canmore Fishing Adventures
A Canmore, Alberta guide service offering Bow River drift boat trips and mountain lake outings in Kananaskis, praised for patient guides who teach beginners.
What visitors say
Canmore Fishing Adventures runs guided trips across the Bow Valley and Kananaskis, from drift boat floats on the upper and lower Bow River to full days on mountain lakes. One group describes an all-day outing that combined an ATV ride with fly fishing at a remote lake.
The guides get almost unanimous praise for being patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Many clients had little or no fly fishing experience and say they learned the basics quickly; spin gear is also used. Reviewers mention clear communication before the trip, well-kept boats and gear, and on some outings pickup, snacks and drinks.
Catches described include bull trout on Upper Kananaskis Lake and good numbers of trout on the Bow, with a guide moving spots when the bite slowed. Several parent-and-child pairs had a great day, and wildlife and scenery come up often, including an elk sighting and a short hike to a waterfall.
Complaints are rare. One beginner on the lower Bow didn't land a fish but still learned a lot, which is a fair reminder that fly fishing is weather- and skill-dependent.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 71 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Canmore Fishing Adventures directly.