Rates

We have three types of rates when dealing with services that our company provides, day rates, partial day rates and hourly rates.

Daily Rate: Based on an eight-hour day with up to three participants maximum. 

The daily rate is $250.00 CAD each participant maximum three participants.

Partial Day Rate: Based on a three-hour session with one to three participants.

The partial day rate is $ 300.00 CAD regardless of one, two, or three participants. 

The Hourly Rate: Is per hour maximum two participants per hour.

The hourly rate for one or both participants is $ 100.00 CAD per hour.

Schools: 

General Flyfishing School: Is an eight-hour session for up to three participants. This is the school any beginner will want to take first. This is a general school like a catch all session dealing with terminology, knots, casting, entomology, general fly-fishing knowledge, flies, terminal tackle, sampling equipment etc. The school will be a blend of class room time and time out in the field. The Cost is: $ 250.00 CAD per person maximum three participants. No matter class size the rate per school is $ 750.00 CAD so our advice is to find two other relatives or friends to attend the school with you.

Fly Casting School: Is a focused eight-hour session of casting for up to three participants. We will only cover casting in this school this school will take you to the next level in your casting. This will be a blend of classroom and actual casting practice out in the field. There will be video footage, demonstrations, follow the leader practise sessions. The cost is: $250.00 CAD per person maximum three participants. No matter class size the rate per school is $ 750.00 CAD so our suggestion is to find two other relatives or friends to attend the school with you.

The Entomology School: Is an eight-hoursessionfocused on teaching the themes surrounding the importance aquatic and terrestrial insects play in the world of the trout and fly fishing. We will delve deeply into the biological and dietary importance they play in the trout’s diet. How these insects impact the delicate survival/conditioning balance in a trout’s hourly, daily and long-term existence. Then we will cover the most important stages in these insects’ lifecycles and the specific fly patterns that will accurately imitate the impression the trout is looking for at each stage. The cost is: $ 250.00 CAD per person maximum three participants. No matter the class size the rate per school is $ 750.00 CAD so our suggestion is to find two other relatives or friends to attend the school with you.

The Fly-Tying School: Is an eight-hoursession focused on teaching the subjects that compose the entire realm of fly tying from general terminology, tools, materials, technique, and how to create balance, proportion and durability into your flies. We will focus on flies that match local hatches and the program can be tailored to either flowing water fisheries or stillwater environments. The three participants can select the composition of the program to suit themselves. The cost is: $ 250.00 CAD per person with a Maximum of three participants. No matter the class size the rate per school is $ 750.00 CAD so our suggestion is to find two other relatives or friends to attend the school with you. 

Guided trips:

Full day float trips: These trips are for one angler only for eight hours. The cost is $ 750.00 CAD per trip.

Walk Wade Trips: These trips are for from one to three anglers for eight hours. These trips are mostly located in the east slopes which is quite a drive so extra costs are incurred. The cost is $ 750.00 CAD whether it is one, two or three anglers.

Partial day rate: These trips last for three hours approximately and can be either a short float or hunting trout (hunting snouts) by foot during hatches. The cost is $300.00 CAD per angler or $ 150.00 CAD each if there are two anglers.   

Hourly Rate: Less than three hours of guidance or instruction.This hourly rate can be for fly tying, casting, general fly-fishing knowledge, and even for an   hourly rate for guiding if less than three hours. The cost is $ 100.00 CAD/H for one individual or $ 50.00 CAD each for up to two anglers. Maximum of two anglers for this rate.

G.S.T. Goods & Services Tax and Additional Helpful Information

There is also a (5%) federal G.S.T. tax, that will be charged additional to the listed guided trip (per boat) or school price on the website. All prices listed on the website are shown in Canadian Dollar values. We generally like to book our trips in prime-time following spring runoff (early to mid July-late October) each year to maximize both your success and enjoyment. We also suggest booking your trip mid week on a Wednesday or Thursday. Trips booked mid-week usually help guarantee you are on stream during days where the water is less crowded and the fish are less pressured. Feel free to contact us for available dates for either a guided trip or any school. 

If you require (rods and reels) for your trip or any school this gear can be provided at no extra charge beyond the price of your guided trip or school. For the guided trip we include a hearty nutritious, deli style lunch (on all full day trips) along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. For the full day schools, we provide snacks and beverages.

In Alberta every hunter or angler requires a “Wild Life Identification Number” (W.I.N.) card, this requires a one-time activation fee of $ 8.00 Canadian in order to purchase a hunting or fishing license. Both the “My Wild Alberta” and the “AlbertaRelm” websites will explain the processes to purchase both the W.I.N. card and an Alberta fishing license. Alberta Fishing licenses, are not included in our rate prices and are available to purchase on line at “My Wild Alberta”.        https://mywildalberta.ca/

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

A deposit of 50% is due at the time of booking unless other arrangements are made. Until the deposit is received, we cannot not guarantee your date for your guided trip. Any cancellation made at least 30 days prior to your booked trip will be reimbursed fully less a 5% fee. Cancellation made with less than 30 days prior to your booked date will lose the 50% deposit. Trips can be booked via the website by e-mail, phone and payments can made by e-transfer, visa or cash. 

We look forward to spending time with you in the future out on stream, in one of our classes, or in the shop.