Alberta: Trout Fishing Heaven
Alberta is for sure the trout fishing heaven. The area is full of clear waters and is an ideal place for a fish adventure. Alberta is home to some of the best fly fishing you'll experience anywhere and if you come here you will be convinced. Fish for rainbow trout and brown trout as you enjoy a day or two on a guided drift trip down the one of the Alberta's rivers. Some other fish species that inhabit the Alberta waters are the cutthroat trout, bull trout, and rainbow trout. Whatever your choice, we know you won't be disappointed. There are a lot of rivers where you will be able to successfully practice trout fishing but the best one is The Bow River. This one is Alberta's premier trout fishery. It is known by trout fishers world wide.
We can divide the Bow River in two main parts. The first one is the upper Bow which is located in the mountains west of Calgary and the second one contains the 50 mile stretch of river in and below Calgary. The last part is considered the trout fishing heaven by trout fishers all over the worlds. This western river has an abundance of riffles, seams, runs, pools, and undercut banks that hold more that 2000 fish per kilometer. Still, the best part is the size of the trout that you can catch here. Most of the trout landed on the Bow river have between 16 and 18 inches but you can also find fishes of 20 inches. Large acrobatic rainbow trout, powerful brown trout, and lovely landscapes combine to make a great day in Alberta for all the fishers. Even if you are not a professional trout fisher, you will be able to enjoy a fishing adventure on one of the Alberta's rivers. To do that, you should hire a professional guide who will explain you the basics of trout fishing and will make the schedule for your fly-fishing day to suit your preferences. No matter if you are a beginner or an expert, no matter if you prefer float trips to walk-and-wades, at the end of your trout fishing day you will have at least one nice, big trout to be proud of. And because everything is not only about working, you must tell you that after your trout fishing day, you can relax on a private decks and watch mule deer graze in the river bottom while eagles, hawks, and falcons soar on the valley updrafts. You will also enjoy your evening meal in a comfortable dining lounge where good wines accompany generous portions of home-cooked meal. Of course, these are not the only options: you will have a variety of activities proposed in the end of your trout fishing adventure…. In the end we will also talk about the price you have to pay in order to enjoy such a day. If you are a Alberta resident or Canadian Resident from outside Alberta you will only need $22,5 which is the license cost. Otherwise, if you are a non-resident from outside Canada you will have to pay $61.50 for an annual license, $41.50 for a 5 day limited license and only $23.50 for a one day license. Now that we clarified this last aspect I hope you will enjoy your trout fishing trip in Alberta. |
