Bow River Hook Up
Fall is in the air ! Cooler Temps will get things moving even more.Depending on the river we are witnessing hatches of Nocturnal Stones,October Caddis,B.W.O.’s ,Hoppers and Other Terrestrials.During non hatch periods Streamer fishing has been good.Flows are low and Fall fishing is full on give us a call @800-453-3991 or email us !
Nocturnal Stone
Elk River Cutthroat
Hopper Eater
Despite warm temps the rivers are holding up well.The Elk River and Tribs continue to fish good,Terestrials are getting it done, hatches include Flavs,Nocturnal Stones, Caddis.The same hold true for the Saint Mary River.
Saint Mary River Cutbow
Over in Alberta Hopper fishing is the norm,Anglers wanting to match the hatch can easily do so with foam Hoppers and other terrestrial patterns.We are also seeing (depending on the river ) hatches of Caddis,Tricos,Pink Alberts.
Pink Albert May Fly on The Bow River
The Bow River continues to amaze Anglers with the off the charts Hopper fishing it’s that good.As air temperatures cool down watch for hatches of October Caddis and B.W.O’s Fall will be in the air sooner than later.
Oldman River Rainbow
D.B.O. Guide Mike Turnbull,a very happy client and a Hopper eating Bow River Trout –
Alberta namely The Bow River and Oldman River have been fishing good.Hoppers are the name of the game and when that’s not happening Streamer fishing has been good.
Nicole and a Hopper eating Oldman River rainbow.
Over in B.C. fishing also remains strong on the Elk River and Saint Mary River.Depending on the river hatches consist of Flavs,Caddis,Trico,P.M.D.’s of course Terrestrial fishing has been off the charts.NOW is the tip to be here !!
Elk River Cutthroat
We realize that you have choices when planning a Guided Fly-Fishing Trip .A great deal of time and money are invested,thats where we come in.Our rates are competitive,our service is excellent and our guides are second to none.Our format is simple,our Outfitter Licensing allows us to move you around to the best fishing,with key guides leading the way on their home waters.This is were our competitors fall short,they either lack the licensing and/or local and fly-fishing knowledge to effectively pull it off which is their problem not Yours.Booking your trip with Dave Brown Outfitters works to your favor,we have been Guiding throughout Alberta and British Columbia for over 25 Years.
Outfitter and Guide Dave Brown,A happy Client and a 24 inch Bow River Brown Trout
The Fly-Shop and Office for our Fly-Fishing Guide Service is located in Fernie BC on The Elk River.Due to our strong Alberta Fly-Fishing Roots we have excellent Bow River Fly-Fishing Guides who live in Calgary Alberta specializeing on that river system.The same holds true for Winlaw BC and The Upper Columbia and Slocan Rivers.On our days off you will find us meeting up in S.W. Alberta,for some it’s our old “stomping grounds”.For our clients,our model ensures you get the best guides for rivers you want to fish,at the same time allowing flexibility if conditions are not the best.Our goal is to ensure you have a great fly-fishing experience. -we have you covered!.
Elk River Cutthroat
Once again we are looking forward to another great season.On all fronts conditions are looking good ! Snowpack in The Northern Rockies means we will have great flows throughout the trout season.As usual we will get going on Alberta’s Bow River for some great pre-runoff fishing.As I make my way north I’ll be stopping for the better part of 5 weeks to fish and guide on Montana’s Missouri River -taking advantage of the great conditions and hatches that this river offers during late May thru to Late June.Our Regular post run-off season will be kicking off the last week of June.
Missouri River Scenery
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Bow River -Now -Late May (pre-Run off) July 1st -October
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Elk River and Area -June 30th -October
Saskatchewan Bird Hunts -Sept 20- Oct 31
Arizona Quail Hunts – Nov-15 -Feb 17
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watching and waiting -the dry fly game somewhere in Alberta
Conditions are also looking good on both the Waterfowl and Upland Bird front in Saskatchewan.This is a very short season (Sept 20th -Oct 31 st) and it generally fills up fast.Here in Arizona all the winter rains we have had help promise that it will be another great season here, especially for Gambels and Scaled Quail.
Bow River streamer eating Brown Trout #davebrownoutfitters
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Elk River Fly-Fishing Guide and Outfitter Dave Brown on The Bull River
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Our Fly-Fishing story began in 1988 when Dave Brown,a Bow River Fly-Fishing Guide launched his Professional Fly-Fishing career. Overtime the operation evolved into Dave Brown Outfitters,which has gained and earned a strong reputation in the fly fishing community as the go-to outfitter of choice for those seeking the ultimate Alberta and British Columbia Fly-Fishing experience.As the first multi-river Alberta and British Columbia Fly-Fishng Guide Service,we offer unsurpassed trips on more than a dozen of the finest trout streams in British Columbia ,Alberta and now Montana.These rivers include,The Elk River,The Bow River,The Oldman River,The Saint Mary River,The Waterton River,The Wigwam River,The Columbia River ,The Slocan River,Bull River, and The Missouri River.They are renowned for a number of reasons, including above-average fish size, healthy wild and/or native trout, diversity of species, intense dry fly fishing and incredible hatches. Combined with exceptional scenery and lack of crowds, we can’t imagine a better place to pursue your piscatorial adventures.
Bow River Brown Trout
As the first Elk River Fly-Fishing Guide Service based in Fernie ,Britsh Columbia and the largest independant fly fishing outfitter in Western Canada. Orvis Endorsed Dave Brown Outfitters ensures the visiting fly rodder top-notch customer service,award-winning accommodations and friendly,professional,hard-working guides.Just don’t take our word for it,read our REVIEWS.
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Welcome ! Our very popular Saskatchewan Upland Bird and Waterfowl Guided Hunts should be on your list.You will be amazed . Our Arizona Quail hunts are also worth a visit.
Elk River Cutthroat
