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Bow River Guided Trips
Our guides are dedicated to making your day on the water memorable. Now booking for 2025
hosted fly fishing travel
Join a hosted Fish Tales destination as a single angler or with friends - 2025, 2026 and early 2027 destinations
New For Spring
Rio Cranky Kit 2.0 Fly Line Spooler
Rio Cranky Kit 2.0 Fly Line Spooler
Redington Classic Spey Reel
Redington Classic Spey Reel
Sage Signal Saltwater Fly Rod
Sage Signal Saltwater Fly Rod
Patagonia Wading Support Belt with Net Holster
Patagonia Wading Support Belt with Net Holster
Patagonia Fly Catcher Trucker Hat
Patagonia Fly Catcher Trucker Hat
Patagonia Black Hole Backpack 25L
Patagonia Black Hole Backpack 25L
Simms Double Haul Icon Trucker Hat
Simms Double Haul Icon Trucker Hat
Simms Women's Challenger Solar UPF Hoody
Simms Women's Challenger Solar UPF Hoody
Simms Men's Solar Tech UPF Hoody - Artist Series
Simms Men's Solar Tech UPF Hoody - Artist Series
Simms SunShield UPF Fishing Cap
Simms SunShield UPF Fishing Cap
Simms Solar Sombrero UPF Sun Hat
Simms Solar Sombrero UPF Sun Hat
Simms Men's Launch Short Sleeved Shirt
Simms Men's Launch Short Sleeved Shirt
Simms SolarFlex UPF Guide Fishing Gloves
Simms SolarFlex UPF Guide Fishing Gloves
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt
Patagonia Men's Fitz Roy Trout T-Shirt
Patagonia Men's P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee
Patagonia Men's P-6 Logo Responsibili-Tee
Patagonia Men's Short Sleeve Self Guided Sun Shirt
Patagonia Men's Short Sleeve Self Guided Sun Shirt
Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt
Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt
Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt - Boardshort Logo
Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Daily Shirt - Boardshort Logo
Patagonia Men's Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills
Patagonia Men's Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt - Fitz Roy Foothills
Patagonia Men's Diamond Quilted Bomber Hoody
Patagonia Men's Diamond Quilted Bomber Hoody
Patagonia Women's R2 CrossStrata Under Wader Pant
Patagonia Women's R2 CrossStrata Under Wader Pant
Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket
Patagonia Men's Classic Retro-X Fleece Jacket
Patagonia Guidewater Roll Top Backpack 41L
Patagonia Guidewater Roll Top Backpack 41L
Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest
Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Insulated Vest
Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Early Rise Fleece Fishing Shirt
Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Early Rise Fleece Fishing Shirt
Patagonia Men's Quandary Convertible UPF Pant
Patagonia Men's Quandary Convertible UPF Pant
Waterproof Ultimate Knot Guide
Waterproof Ultimate Knot Guide
Nautilus GTR Reel Replacement Spool
Nautilus GTR Reel Replacement Spool
Yakoda Great Outdoors 5-Panel Hat
Yakoda Great Outdoors 5-Panel Hat
Bow River Guiding
Guided Bow River Floats | Full Day Outings Multi-Boat Group Float Trips
Our guides love what they do and have the experience to give you the best possible day fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout on Calgary's world-class blue ribbon stretch of the Bow River
Classes and Workshops
Fly Tying Courses | Fly Casting Lessons Learn to Fly Fish with Fish Tales
Whether you're new to fly fishing or need to fine tune your cast, Fish Tales can help. Beginner classes, casting instruction and fly tying courses available to take your angling to the next level
Hosted Destinations
Cuba | Mexico | Belize | Christmas Island Argentina | Brazil
We're heading to exciting locations in 2025/2026 to chase Permit, Tarpon, Peacock Bass and more. Expand your bucket list and consider joining us for your next fly fishing travel adventure
Fish Tales Fishing Reports
Bow River Fishing Report - July 31, 2026
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Bow River Fishing Report - July 24, 2026
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Shop Location & Hours
#626, 12100 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary Alberta
T2J 7G9 Canada
sales@fishtales.ca
(403) 640-1273
SUMMER HOURS
May 1 through Thanksgiving Monday
Sundays & Holidays 8 am to 4 pm*
Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm
Saturday 8 am to 5 pm
WINTER HOURS
Thanksgiving Monday through April 30
Sundays & Holidays 9 am to 4 pm*
Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
