Dave Brown Outfitters

Lodging Details
Dave Brown Outfitter’s ‘Bow River’ package accommodations are with the Carriage House Inn in Southern Calgary. The Carriage House is a quick 15 minute ride from the downtown Calgary area, and provides easy access to the best sections of the Bow River. The Carriage House is also within quick walking distance to numerous restaurants for dining options each evening, and a great starting point for your Calgary adventure. The Carriage House is a modern, clean hotel with all of the amenities you would expect to find in a full service, high quality hotel accommodation.  op access. The Gilmore Inn offers guests a wide range of convenient services and amenities onsite.

Food and Beverages
The Carriage House does offer two on-site restaurants along with numerous dining options within walking distance. Breakfast each morning is included at the Carriage House in your package, with dinner on your own each evening. Lunch with non-alcoholic beverages is included during each of your guided fishing days.

Typical Length of Stay
Trips of any length of stay can be arranged. Please call Yellow Dog for details.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Located on the eastern front of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary is known as the gateway to Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Horseback riding, mountain biking, white water rafting, golfing, shopping, and hiking are convenient and available. There are many things to do and see around Calgary as well, including the Calgary Zoo, golf at McKenzie Meadows, Banff National Park, Calaway Park, and the Calgary Stampede.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available at the hotels, and cell phones work in the Calgary area.

How To Get There
We suggest flying into Calgary, Alberta. The outfitter does not offer airport shuttles, so you will want to rent a car or grab a hotel shuttle or taxi.

Documents Required
Recent changes in U.S. law require all people to present a passport when entering or re-entering the U.S. from Canada by car unless they have other appropriate documentation. Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada from the U.S. by car present proof of citizenship and identity. A passport fulfills both of these requirements for U.S. citizens. We recommend that everyone purchase a British Columbia Freshwater fishing license prior to arrival. In BC there are also Classified Water permits that are required daily depending on the fishery for the day. Please wait until arrival to purchase any classified water endorsements.

Drunk Driving or other Criminal Record
Anyone with a criminal record (including a drunk driving conviction) may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee must be paid. 

Travel Arrangements
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Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
The guides at Dave Brown Outfitters focus mainly on the Bow River but do have a vast amount of water to choose from all throughout southwestern Alberta for anglers that are up for the travel. Specific fishing areas will be decided based upon current conditions at the time of your trip.

The Bow River, Alberta
The river boasts a self-sustaining, combined population of 3,000 rainbow and brown trout per mile. Combine that with an average fish size approaching 19 inches, and it’s easy to see why the Bow River is rated as one of the best big-fish rivers in North America. The Bow is a glacial river that originates in the mountains of Banff and flows directly through downtown Calgary, making for a unique backdrop while angling.

The Crowsnest River, Alberta
Primarily a rainbow trout fishery, located in southern Alberta two hours from Calgary. The best time to fly fish the “Crow” is from late June through October. If the Bow River enjoys the reputation of being the number one fly fishing destination in Alberta, the Crowsnest is a close second.

The Oldman River, Alberta
This scenic river starts in the mountains, spills out of the foothills, then flows over the prairies before eventually joining the Bow River. The tailwater stretch of the Oldman is home to brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout, and has superb hatches resulting in outstanding dry fly fishing.

The Waterton River, Alberta
Located in extreme South Western Alberta, the Waterton is a brown trout stream best suited for floating. The Waterton is primarily a dry fly fishery, but streamers can also produce some arm-tearing strikes. Dave Brown Outfitters makes use of private access, which allows them to float two stretches of this river.

Boats and Equipment 
Float fishing on area rivers is done via McKenzie-style drift boats.

Package Rates

Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. Accommodation and fishing packages with Dave Brown Outfitters can be completely customized based on the number of nights lodging, and the number of guided fishing days. Packages are based on accommodations at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alberta.

2025 packages (based on double occupancy / taxes included)

• Three (3) nights / two (2) fishing days = $1,985.45 per person
• Four (4) nights / three (3) fishing days = $2,890.60 per person
• Five (5) nights / four (4) fishing days = $3,795.75 per person

What’s Included:

• The number of nights lodging at Carriage House Inn as specified
• Breakfast each morning at Carriage House
• All guided fishing as specified
• Packed cooler lunch on the water each day
• Use of all equipment (rods, reels, and all flies)
• Ground transportation to and from the hotel and the river
• All shuttle fees
• Sales taxes and GSTs

What’s Not Included:

• Transportation to and from Calgary, AB
• Fishing licenses
• Alcoholic beverages (BYOB)
• Gratuity for fishing guide
• Dinner each evening in Calgary

Calgary Daily Rates
Day trip fly fishing rates include guide service, transportation, lunches, non-alcoholic beverages, flies, tippet, and spare rods. Fishing licenses and other incidentals are not included. Certain waters have an additional fee, please inquire to Yellow Dog for details on Day Trips out of Fernie or Calgary. Rates below are for 1 or 2 anglers.

Bow River Day Trips: $730.00 USD per day (1 or 2 anglers)

Dave Brown Outfitters (British Columbia)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For cancellations, deposits and/or final payments are non-refundable, although if cancelled outside of 60 days from start of trip, Dave Brown Outfitters (DBO) will honor your deposit for a trip at a later date. Inside of 60 days from start of trip, deposits and/or final payments are non-refundable and no credits will be issued. Based on the circumstances of a cancellation, DBO reserves the right to apply a portion of the payment towards a future trip.

Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. DBO will not refund payments in the event of poor weather or for unused portions of any package. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.