Dave Brown Outfitters prides itself on the quality of our guide staff and the fact that we enjoy the highest retention rate than any other Guide Service/Flyshop in Western Canada, we are all fly tying, Sunglass wearing, Driftboat rowing,  Fly Fishing professionals that share a common goal, "to provide you, the customer, with a Western Canadian Fly-fishing experience that you will talk about for years to come, and that will make you want to come back again for more!

Our list of “firsts” include ,first “fly-fishing only” guide and service on the Elk River ,first Western Canadian Multi-River Guide Service ,First Upland Bird Outfitter in Western Canada to work with  pointing dogs, and as of the 2008 season ,the “first” fulltime Guide Service on the Upper Columbia and Slocan Rivers.

We have been extremely successful in  satisfying  our clients adventurous spirits via excellent guides and “off the charts “ venues  ,it is easy to see why we have  developed a strong reputation in the Fly-fishing world as the "go to" for Fly-fishing Outfitter in  the Canadian Rocky Mountain West. Dave Brown Outfitters has also become the Outfitter of choice in Alberta and British Columbia for such prestigious ravel companies such as Cabelas, Yellow Dog Fly-fishing Adventures, Tailwaters Fly-fishing Company (Dallas TX), Frontiers, Off The Beaten Path and The Royal Canadian Pacific.

Dave Brown Outfitters is the only “fulltime “ Guide Service of it’s kind in Western Canada ,in other words ,this is not a second direction of another business used for a monetary  supplement , Outfitting is all we do and we do it year round, therefore it is our in our best interests to provide you  the Client ,with the best Fly fishing experience possible, No one knows the water like we do, and no one can offer you  the same level of customer service, expertise and professionalism. Click here to read some of our testimonials.

Meet our Guide Team

Dave Brown  -  AKA - Super Dave
Dave Brown served for 5 years as a Paratrooper in the Elite Canadian Airborne Regiment and 3 years in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (of Afghanistan Fame) his Infantry leadership experience has carried over into the development of Dave Brown Outfitters, this  is evident in his "hands on" approach to Outfitting, his ability to lead and empower his team members, and his determination to always be on the “cutting edge “ of developing new venues for his clients, the result is the largest Outfitting operation of it’s  kind in  Western Canada.

Dave is a true "Trout Bum" and has Fly fished for 35 years, on numerous Rivers, Streams, lakes and Flats in 5 Canadian provinces, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, New York State and in Cuba.

Since 1989 Dave has been active in the Western Canadian Fly-fishing industry working in a variety of capacities including, Fly shop manager, Head guide, Instructor, and for the last 13 years as a Fly shop  -Guide Service operator and now  as Fulltime  Outfitter –Lodge Owner  . Dave is also the first "Fly fishing only" Guide on The Elk River.

Sporting publications such as Fly fisherman Magazine, Fly rod and Reel, Gray's Sporting Journal, Field and Stream, Outdoor Canada, Shooting Sportsman, Pointing Dog Journal , the book Due North of Montana and many of John Geirach's recent books ,have given reference to Dave and his pursuits with a Fly rod and a Double Gun. Dave has also contributed articles and photographs to Fly Fisherman Magazine, Frontiers travel, The Oklahoman, and the book "Angling in the Shadow of The Rockies". Dave is a Federation of Fly Fisher's Certified Casting Instructor and is on The Clackacraft Drift Boat Advisory Staff. During the off-season Dave and his Wife Lisa, call Patagonia Arizona home, from there he can be found at numerous Fly-fishing shows, Fly shops, and Fly-fishing clubs across North America presenting slide shows on fishing in the Canadian Rockies, or  chasing Upland birds behind his 12  Pointing Dogs.

Chris Dawson, Guide and Author

Quinn Styles - AKA Firefighter Quinn
Since 1994 Quinn Styles has been guiding on Alberta's Bow River and S.E. British Columbia's Elk River. In his off time Quinn is a City of Calgary Fire Fighter, Flytyer and an  avid Upland Bird Hunter and vacations are spent in Belize stalking the flats in search of Bonefish ,Tarpon and Permit .Quinn has the unique and rare capability to be able to guide on a multitude of rivers and do a fantastic job !A day with Quinn is always fun as he has a great sense of humor. Quinn 's Primary focus is on The Bow River and other S.W .Alberta waters 

Derek Crawshaw (holding the Bull Trout)
Derek has worked with us now for 7 years, and over the past 5 years guiding D.B.O clients in both Alberta and British Columbia. Derek has also gained an incredible amount of experience working for a Lodge in Patagonia Chile. For the last two years Derek has been filling the “Head Guide” slot for D.B.O and is fully capable and experienced to do so .

Mike Turnbull
For the last four seasons, Mike has been working for D.B.O in both Alberta and B.C. Mike is a very versatile guide and is equally at home on the Bow, Elk and Oldman Rivers. He has also been known to help out on the Wing shooting program from time to time.

Blair Parker
Captain Blair has worked with DBO for 6 seasons, and as a native of Alberta, he  is extremely at home on the Bow and Oldman Rivers, he also has a peculiar fetish for the dry fly eating Cutthroats on the Elk and St. Mary Rivers.

Charity Barkwell
Since 1997, Charity has worked in some capacity  with D.B.O, starting off helping shuttle vehicles, now she is our Reservations MGR, and does an amazing job ensuring that are client’s requests are met and our guide’s schedules are in order.

Very Honorable Mentions
Dave Brown Outfitters would like to thank the following “Independent “ guides for their excellent service over the past seasons
Mike Lindsay
Don Jensen
Jennifer Buck
Kim Straker
Darcy Richardson
Steve Harris
Ken Colson
Brian Larsen
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