About Banff Fishing Unlimited
Banff Fishing Unlimited is a Canmore-based guide service with over 30 years of experience leading anglers across the rivers, lakes, and streams of Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country. Operating year-round from their Canmore base, they cover every style of freshwater fishing the Rockies have to offer — from fly fishing on the Bow River to lake trout charters on Lake Minnewanka and ice fishing on frozen alpine lakes in winter.
Trip formats are flexible: half-day and full-day guided outings on the Bow, Spray, and Kananaskis rivers for fly and spin fishing, private lake trout boat charters on Minnewanka and other backcountry lakes, and winter ice fishing packages complete with heated shelters and all tackle. Their guides hold provincial licenses and carry decades of local water knowledge, adjusting techniques and locations based on seasonal hatches, water levels, and weather. All fishing gear is provided, and they cater to complete beginners through to experienced anglers chasing trophy bull trout.
What sets Banff Fishing Unlimited apart is their longevity and range — few outfitters in the Rockies cover as many water types across as many seasons. Their guides have built relationships with the local fish and wildlife community over three decades, and that institutional knowledge translates into consistently productive days on the water for their clients.
