Captain
Osman Hamzic

Member since December 2017 Calgary, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer to fly fish however spin fisher man also occupy my boat and I am more than welcome to have them on my boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Osman Hamzic

Calgary, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer to fly fish however spin fisher man also occupy my boat and I am more than welcome to have them on my boat.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(46 reviews)
Calgary
Trips from US $249

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing on the Bow
Highlight of my trip to Canada.
Beautiful windy Trip Down the River
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Sandy D.
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Fishing on the Bow

VERIFIED   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...
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Erick S.
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Highlight of my trip to Canada.

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ 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...
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Sharon R.
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Fun for ALL!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Lower Bow River(AM) on May 26, 2025
Oz and Steve were fun to spend the day with.ย  Our party had 3 twenty-two year olds and myself, 55.ย  We were all amateur fishers...
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Paul A.
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Fishing with Osman

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Lower Bow River(AM) on August 30, 2025
Osman was great!ย  We were greatful to be able to tap into his knowledge and understanding of fly fishing.ย  It was a day...
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Pamela R.
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Oz was a knowledgeable and helpful guide!

VERIFIED   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.ย ...
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