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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    2 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 2 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    2 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 1 - Nov 1
    US $217
    This trip is for those in a time crunch who are looking for a quick fishing fix. Great way to start the day or finish your day off, gear is included. The price is for 2 people additional anglers are $150.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $435
    If you're more of an afternoon person, then this trip is just for you! Captain Osman will take you fishing in the lower part of the Bow River, a widely known hotspot for all kinds of Trout. Not only that, the beautiful wildlife and scenery make for a truly unforgettable experience. Price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle. Do not forget to bring a valid fishing license.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM)
    ¡Recién reservado! Última reserva hace: 10 horas
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $435
    A quick trip to the Bow River is a great way to get introduced to this outstanding fishery. The lower part of the river is one of the best places around to go after world-class Trout, and Captain Osman will show you the best spots to do so. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle. Do not forget to bring a valid fishing license.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 1 día
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Sep 28
    US $471
    This trip is for the angler who likes to be on solid ground. You will not be using a boat at all, so get ready for a proper wade fishing experience. Expect to be fishing for various Trout, and Whitefish, among others. The price includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle. Lunch is also provided free of charge, but don't forget to bring a valid fishing license with you.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 14 - Oct 26
    US $507
    There's hardly a better way to see everything Bow River has to offer than on a proper full day of fishing. Captain Osman will take you to the best spots on the lower reaches of the Bow River where you can find truly first-class Trout, among other fish. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as lunch, snacks, and soft drinks.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 14 - Oct 26
    US $507
    There's hardly a better way to see everything Bow River has to offer than on a proper full day of fishing. Captain Osman will take you to the best spots on the lower reaches of the Bow River where you can find truly first-class Trout, among other fish. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as lunch, snacks, and soft drinks.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip - Reeling in Pike
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada May 15 - Sep 30
    US $507
    This trip involves a guided float excursion, with Captain Osman taking you to the best places to fish for Pike. The wildlife and scenery are just wonderful to behold, and the fishing is even better! The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as lunch, light snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Make sure to bring a valid fishing license with you.
  • Viaje Privado
    Jet Boat Fly Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 20 - Nov 1
    US $507
    This will be suited for those who don't want to sacrifice an entire day to go for a fishing float. In saying that the amazing thing is that in 3-4 hours time you will still cover the same fishing holes that you would cover in a full day trip, this is due to our jet boat that doesn't rely on shuttle service and going upstream is not an issue. This 3-4 hours long trip on the Bow River will leave plenty of time to attend any other awesome activities you have planned that day.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Day Trip (MAX 2)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Viaje de un Día, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Quedarse por la noche, alojamiento
    Viaje de temporada Jun 16 - Oct 31
    US $815
    A fly fishing adventure for 2. You will be situated in the crew's luxurious hotel in the heart of Calgary for 4 days. The guide will show you the best local spots to eat after a guided full day of fishing on the blue ribbon Bow River from a drift boat. On the 4. day, the crew will take you to its 5 billion stars hotel in the backcountry of Canadian Rockies. There you will be taken care of by the guides for another amazing 4 days. Your accommodation will be a modern camping trailer with all the comfort.
  • Viaje Privado
    3 Day Fishing Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    3 Viaje de un Día, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Quedarse por la noche, Estadía a bordo
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Oct 19
    US $1,522
    The water covered (over 40 river km) in this trip is the most productive fishing on the entire Bow River. This trip is ideal for those individuals who are looking to share an amazing time with their friend or significant others catching healthy/hard fighting trout. These are full day trips starting in city and finishing at Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park section of the Bow River. Trip of a LIFE TIME!!! Note: Max 2 people
Hay 19 personas mirando este charter.

FAQs about River People Guides

River People Guides offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $300 per group, additional CA $150 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Jet Boat Fly Fishing (2 hours)
  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $650 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Hike/Wade Fishing (8 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River (8 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River (8 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Reeling in Pike (5 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Jet Boat Fly Fishing (4 hours)
  • CA $1,125 per day per group - 8 Day Trip (MAX 2) (8 days)
  • CA $2,100 per day per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Day Fishing Trip (3 days)

When you book a trip with River People Guides, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with River People Guides include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Snacks
  • Bebidas
  • Almuerzo
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

River People Guides offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Río
  • Pesca en Lado
  • Pesca Backcountry

River People Guides offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Spinning
  • Pesca con Mosca

Top targeted fish species with River People Guides include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Sobre el Captain

Osman Hamzic
Calgary, Alberta, Canadá
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Miembro desde Diciembre 2017
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.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Especificaciones del barco

Stealthcraft (Drift boat) construido en 2018. Impulsado por 1HP Human powered motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 2 nudos.

Longitud
16 ft
Capacidad
10 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Río
Pesca en Lado
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Spinning
Pesca con Mosca

Servicios

Silla de combate
GPS
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Snacks
Bebidas
Almuerzo
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 14 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 14 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado incluído en el precio
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Calgary to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
No Fumar
No Alcohol
Te quedas con la pesca
Regulations vary for each river/lake
Se permite captura y liberación
Estrictamente captura y liberación

Pago

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
PayPal
Transferencia Bancaria

Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 22 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (17)
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Full day with Peter
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Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
91%
Apto para niños
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
95%
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Tyler A.
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Fantastic Fly Fishing

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on Abril 14, 2024
Osman is extremely knowledge of both of the Bow River and fly fishing techniques. Being fairly new to fly fishing he was able...
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Troy, TX
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4 hour Jet Boat Fly Fishing with captain Oz

VERIFICADO   Jet Boat Fly Fishing on Julio 20, 2023
My 18 year old son and I have Meade a tradition out of adding a fishing trip to our family vacations.  We found Captain Oz...
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Matt P.
Phelps, NY
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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Half Day Birthday Guide!

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip – Lower Bow River(AM) on Julio 11, 2023
I 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...
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Sheri C.
United States
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Os

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Lower Bow River on Septiembre 21, 2023
Had an amazing experience! Captain Os was very patient and encouraging. He taught us proper technique and we caught so many...
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Josh L.
Maynard, IA
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Great trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip - Lower Bow River(PM) on Junio 2, 2023
Oz 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...
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