River People Guides
River People Guides
RiverPeople Guides is a small, guiding business that runs guided fishing trips in Calgary, Alberta, and Patagonia. With Captain Osman Hamzic as your guide, you can look forward to a memorable time in places that include the Rocky Mountain streams as well as the upper and lower Bow River, truly sights to behold.
You will find available packages for both regular drift boat trips, as well as jet boat and wading trips. RPG consists of 5 guides who have decades of fishing experience and we can guide up to 10 people.
While Bow River is certainly beautiful, as you can see from the photos, nothing compares to actually seeing the landscape in person. The lower Bow River, is the place to go if you're looking to catch some world-class Trout.
Captain Osman is a passionate fly fisherman and will be happy to exchange tips and tricks with all his guests. The price of any given trip includes fly fishing gear, PFDs, coaching, snacks, nonalcoholic drinks, and shuttle service. You will need to bring a standard province license, as well as a pair of polarized sunglasses and a hat.
If you prefer using your own gear, feel free to bring your own fly fishing gear or spin casters and artificials (a strict 'no live bait' policy is in force). You will be served a delicious hot lunch on the riverbank on full day trips and, if requested, on jet boat trips.
RiverPeople Guides is a small, guiding business that runs guided fishing trips in Calgary, Alberta, and Patagonia. With Captain Osman Hamzic as your guide, you can look forward to a memorable time in places that include the Rocky Mountain streams as well as the upper and lower Bow River, truly sights to behold.
You will find available packages for both regular drift boat trips, as well as jet boat and wading trips. RPG consists of 5 guides who have decades of fishing experience and we can guide up to 10 people.
While Bow River is certainly beautiful, as you can see from the photos, nothing compares to actually seeing the landscape in person. The lower Bow River, is the place to go if you're looking to catch some world-class Trout.
Captain Osman is a passionate fly fisherman and will be happy to exchange tips and tricks with all his guests. The price of any given trip includes fly fishing gear, PFDs, coaching, snacks, nonalcoholic drinks, and shuttle service. You will need to bring a standard province license, as well as a pair of polarized sunglasses and a hat.
If you prefer using your own gear, feel free to bring your own fly fishing gear or spin casters and artificials (a strict 'no live bait' policy is in force). You will be served a delicious hot lunch on the riverbank on full day trips and, if requested, on jet boat trips.
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Robert TartaRepeat angler•
Alberta, Canada•Member since 20253 trips5.0VerifiedGreat exeperience !
Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on May 2, 2026 • 2 adultsOz is very knowledgeable and knows the river well. We learned a lot from him about fly fishing, the river and wild life . We highly recommend it !
April WetzigRepeat angler•
Texas, US•Member since 20162 trips5.0VerifiedTrout fishing fun!
Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM) on June 25, 2026 • 5 adultsyvon, peter and garnet were great guides! we caught several fish. They were very knowledgeable. we would recommend this trip!
Sandy Dunnett•Alberta, CanadaMember since 20255.0VerifiedFishing on the Bow
Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing on June 11, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Osman was very professional and knowledgeable, at the same time very personable and quite the cook. My son-in law and myself thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We picked up some great tips and new skills to practice and caught a good number of fish. (Even managed to wrangle one in for a picture). We both would highly recommend Captain Osman and this float trip. We are already talking about returning next year for the "Walk and Wade" option.
Erick Storey•Oklahoma, USMember since 20255.0VerifiedHighlight of my trip to Canada.
3 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing on May 31, 2025 • 2 adultsOsman was incredibly friendly and highly knowledgeable about local fish species, making my fly fishing experience both enjoyable and educational. He made learning the technique feel effortless. I highly recommend his guided tours!
David GoldschneiderRepeat angler•Connecticut, US•Member since 20213 trips5.0VerifiedBow River
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River on July 31, 2024 • 2 adultsWe had a great trip with Oz. The water was down, so the fishing wasn’t lit up, but we had a great experience. Oz gave great lessons on the gear, the fish, and the entomology of the river. My wife is a beginner fly fisher and he gave us amazing instructions on casting and mending. I fish mainly salt water, so the technique is totally different. I would highly recommend a trip with Oz.
Matt Payne•New York, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedHalf Day Birthday Guide!
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River on July 11, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 childI took my son out on a 1/2 Day Trip to celebrate his 10th birthday while we were out in Calgary on Holiday. We had a blast fishing with Captain Oz! This was my son's first time fly fishing, and it was great how much Oz coached him and helped him along. So many great tips and cues all along (for me too!). My son ended up landing an 18in Rainbow "Bow River Rocket." He couldn't be happier, and I couldn't be more proud. All due to great guiding from Oz. Can't wait to go back!! Thanks for everything!
Adam ChlupRepeat angler•Arizona, US•Member since 20212 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Guide
Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on July 28, 2024 • 2 adultsOs is Osmazing! Very knowledgeable, both my wife and I are brand new to fly fishing he was patient and taught us the ropes. Fish didn't cooperate as much but we did get a court. Great trip and great lunch!!
Todd BradshawRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome trip
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River on June 5, 2024 • 2 adultsWhat an awesome day on the water! I definitely recommend this float with Osman, he knows what he is doing. We are beginner fly anglers and caught multiple fish thanks to his teaching. Thanks again, Os
Josh Loban•Iowa, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedGreat trip
Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM) on June 2, 2023 • 2 adultsOz was one heck of a guide. Had us fishing in no time and was an excellent instructor. Book a trip with him and you will not be disappointed. Listen to his instructions and you will be fly fishing like a pro. He’s a very passionate guy about the river and is almost more excited for you to catch a fish than you are yourself. 10 out of 10 for this trip we will be back!
Patricia Szall•Georgia, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFull Day trip with Osman
Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing on June 30, 2023 • 1 adultWhen I planned this fishing trip, this is what I imagined: a great fishing guide, solid equipment and boat, and a beautiful Alberta day. I got all that, and more. Osman is very experienced with deep fly fishing expertise. He was patient and kind as I flubbed more than anyone’s share of casts. I will be back for another fish trip with Osman!
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Captain Oz explained everything very well. His knowledge is very deep regarding fly fishing. I would definitely recommend him if you want to learn to Fly Fishing or just have a great captain showing you were to catch fish
Thank You Jeff.
Oz is very knowledgeable and knows the river well. We learned a lot from him about fly fishing, the river and wild life . We highly recommend it !
yvon, peter and garnet were great guides! we caught several fish. They were very knowledgeable. we would recommend this trip!
Thanks Guys. Oz
Thank you Apurva.
Captain Osman was very professional and knowledgeable, at the same time very personable and quite the cook. My son-in law and myself thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We picked up some great tips and new skills to practice and caught a good number of fish. (Even managed to wrangle one in for a picture). We both would highly recommend Captain Osman and this float trip. We are already talking about returning next year for the "Walk and Wade" option.
Thank you Sandy. Hope you guys a great rest of the stay.
FAQs about River People Guides
- CA $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing (3 hours)
- CA $700 per group - Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM) (4 hours)
- CA $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River (4 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing (8 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River (6 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River (8 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Reeling in Pike (5 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Jet Boat Fly Fishing (4 hours)
- CA $900 per group - Alpine Water Fly Fishing (5 hours)
- CA $1,125 per day per group - 8 Day Trip (MAX 2) (8 days)
- CA $2,600 per day per group - 2 Day Canadian Rockies Fishing Trip (2 days)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Snacks (We provide a variety of chips and granola bars. Water and different flavours of bubbly. )
- Drinks (Bottled water and different flavours of bubbly. )
- Lunch (We serve a hot lunch on the river bank called cevapi. Cevapi are a Bosnian specialty. They are mixed with lamb,beef and a mix of spices. Cevapi are served on a heated up naan bread with sourcream and onions. )
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing (All of our boating trips take place on the Lower Bow River, which is below the city of Calgary. The walk and wade trips take care on a few different mountain streams in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Approximately 1.5 hour drive from Calgary. )
- Lake fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Cutthroat Trout
- Dolly Varden
- Lake Trout
- Pike (Northern)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Whitefish (Lake)
Your captain
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I have been fishing before I could walk according to my parents. My dad is to this day an avid angler and needles to say he was solely responsible for passing over the fishing bug on to me. I stopped fishing for a short period through out my college and Canadian Army years. However as soon as I graduated and retired from the army (in good standing) the beauty and the energy of the Rocky Mountain glacial rivers and the size/beauty of the fish living in it, reignited my passion for fishing. Additionally the art of fly fishing and everything that comes with it which brings me to realize that I will never stop learning about it i.e the fish, reading the water, insects, tying flies, rowing the boat is another reason why I am an avid fisher and like to spend my time with the family on the river hence the name RiverPeople Guides.
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