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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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
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.
Thank you Paul!
Great experience
Thank you Eric.
Thank you Apurva.
FAQs about River People Guides
What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with River People Guides?
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with River People Guides?
- 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
What types of fishing does River People Guides offer?
- 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
What fishing techniques does River People Guides offer?
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
Which fish species can I catch with River People Guides?
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Cutthroat Trout
- Dolly Varden
- Lake Trout
- Pike (Northern)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Whitefish (Lake)
Your captain
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.
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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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Pickup included in price
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Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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