Calgary Alberta Fly Fishing
About Squatchy Waters
Hi, my name is Peter Lywood; I have been fly fishing in Western Canada for over 35 years. I have fished rivers and lakes from Quebec’s Eastern Townships, north to the Mackenzie River in the NWT, west to the rivers of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, south to the reservoirs of Saskatchewan. I have been fishing the mountain streams and rivers of Alberta for over 20 years. I have been floating the Bow River for the past 9 years. In 2020 I decided to start my own business and share my passion for fly fishing with you. I enjoy nothing better than introducing people to fly fishing and helping them catch their first fish on the fly or helping that experienced angler catch their personal best. Let’s get outside, go fishing in some of the most picturesque rivers and scenery in North America and create some great memories.
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Angling Outfitters and Guide Association of Alberta (www.aogaa.ca)
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(Home | BOW RIVER CHAPTER - TROUT UNLIMITED CANADA)
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(BOW RIVER TROUT FOUNDATION – The Leading Voice for the Bow River Fishery)
Our Mission
Our mission is to earn your trust, respect and repeat business. When you book a trip with us our top priority is your safety followed by having a fun and educational day on the water, at the end of the day I expect to have learned something new from you and our goal is you will have too, with some tight lines and laughs in between.
Our Core Values
· Safety
· Respect
· Conservation
· Education
Contact Us
PRE-TRIP INFORMATION PACKAGE
An Alberta Fishing License is required:
You can purchase this online at Hunting and Fishing Licenses - AlbertaRELM. You will need to log in or create an account and obtain a WIN # first before you can purchase a license.
Gear you will need to bring:
• If you prefer to use your own fly rods and flies please bring them.
• Head gear, hats, some sort of sun protection and polarized sunglasses (very important).
• Insect repellant, sun screen.
• Rain gear, warm jacket, gloves full finger and fingerless (seasonal considerations).
• Camera.
• Any medications you may require and please provide me with consent to administer the medication, if for any reason you are unable to yourself.
• Wading boots and waders, if you bring and are wearing waders a wading belt is a must have, Footwear with cleats or spike are not allowed in the boat. As a small business I am starting to build this inventory but I only have size large and extra-large waders and one pair of size 12 and size 13 wading boots. Fishtales Fly Shop may rent this gear.
I will provide:
• Fly rods, flies, if you prefer to use your own fly rods and flies please bring them along,
• Lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments (please advise of any dietary restrictions 24 hrs prior to the trip).
• Life Jackets (auto inflatable).
• Transportation to and from river from designated meeting location.
• Drift Boat and casting instruction.
• First Aid Kit.
• I have emergency tarps for heavy rain (thunder storms do happen).
SAFETY AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Personal flotation devices must be worn. I have auto inflate life jackets that can be worn but if you have your own inflatable jacket please bring that along. No alcohol or cannabis permitted. All anglers must have a valid fishing license. All trip participants must sign a
waiver of liability before their trip.