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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
+32Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
88%
Jun 11, 2025
Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing
Fishing on the Bow
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.
Captain Osman was very professional and knowledgeable, at the same time very personable and quite the cook. My son-in law and...
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Aug 30, 2025
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM)
Fishing with Osman
Osman was great! We were greatful to be able to tap into his knowledge and understanding of fly fishing. It was a day of lasting memories.
Osman was great! We were greatful to be able to tap into his knowledge and understanding of fly fishing. It was a day of lasting...
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May 7, 2025
Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River
Oz was a knowledgeable and helpful guide!
He knows the Bow River well and tried several set ups and different flies to ensure I was successful at catching fish. He was safety conscious on the river while allowing me to stand and fish as much as possible. I would highly recommend Oz to anyone wanting to fish the Bow River (and possibly elsewhere).
He knows the Bow River well and tried several set ups and different flies to ensure I was successful at catching fish. He was...
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May 31, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing
Highlight of my trip to Canada.
Osman 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!
Osman was incredibly friendly and highly knowledgeable about local fish species, making my fly fishing experience both enjoyable...
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May 26, 2025
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM)
Fun for ALL!!
Oz and Steve were fun to spend the day with. Our party had 3 twenty-two year olds and myself, 55. We were all amateur fishers (minus one). We all learned to fly fish and even caught some fish!! Excellent day!
Oz and Steve were fun to spend the day with. Our party had 3 twenty-two year olds and myself, 55. We were all amateur fishers...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
+32Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
88%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing on the Bow
Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing on June 11, 2025
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.
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.
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Experience:
Boat
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Overall
Fishing with Osman
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on August 30, 2025
Osman was great! We were greatful to be able to tap into his knowledge and understanding of fly fishing. It was a day of lasting memories.
Osman was great! We were greatful to be able to tap into his knowledge and understanding of fly fishing. It was a day of lasting memories.
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Oz was a knowledgeable and helpful guide!
Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on May 7, 2025
He knows the Bow River well and tried several set ups and different flies to ensure I was successful at catching fish. He was safety conscious on the river while allowing me to stand and fish as much as possible. I would highly recommend Oz to anyone wanting to fish the Bow River (and possibly elsewhere).
He knows the Bow River well and tried several set ups and different flies to ensure I was successful at catching fish. He was safety conscious on the river while allowing me to stand and fish as much as possible. I would highly recommend Oz to anyone wanting to fish the Bow River (and possibly elsewhere).
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highlight of my trip to Canada.
2 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing on May 31, 2025
Osman 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!
Osman 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!
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fun for ALL!!
Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on May 26, 2025
Oz and Steve were fun to spend the day with. Our party had 3 twenty-two year olds and myself, 55. We were all amateur fishers (minus one). We all learned to fly fish and even caught some fish!! Excellent day!
Oz and Steve were fun to spend the day with. Our party had 3 twenty-two year olds and myself, 55. We were all amateur fishers (minus one). We all learned to fly fish and even caught some fish!! Excellent day!
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