Fly fishing on the Elk River

The Elk, Wigwam, Flathead and Bull Rivers are amongst the top North American rivers for those who wish to fly fish for trout. Visitors can enjoy the easily accessible fishing on the Elk, or can be guided to some outstanding spots on the other three rivers to catch some seriously big Bull and Cutthroat Trout.

Some very large trout await those in the know

World Class trout

The crystal clear waters of the Elk Valley and the spectacular scenery ensure that anglers have a wonderful trip. We can offer guided fishing trips to any of the four rivers, either drift, raft or wading.

Some of the smaller tributaries offer spectacular settings and big Bull trout

Beautiful wader fishing in smaller tributaries

This guest couldn't believe the size of the trout

Top quality guiding results in BIG fish.

Island Lake Fishing and the Kookanuska

Fernie is blessed not only with world leading rivers, but some of the local natural and man-made lakes offer breathtaking scenery and excellent fishing.

Lake fishing in Alpine scenary - unbeatable

Raft fishing at Island Lake

Remote early season lake fishing

Fishing isn't just a man's sport

Fish in outstanding scenary

Some of the Best stretches are achieved via a Remote Wade

Fishing Packages

We are able to offer day to week or longer packages offering the range of fishing shown in the photos above. Whilst there are a growing number of fishing guide companies on the Elk River, few offer the experience of fishing remote spots visited only by a lucky few.

Our Guide's Credentials speak for themselves...

Licence Number: GA CB0645 With 16 years experience fly fishing remote river and lake locations based in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies; our guide offers endless knowledge and experience in the Rocky Mountain backcountry. His goals are to focus on conducting only the very highest quality river, lake or wilderness fishing trips in the Canadian Rockies. As well, his aim is not to just focus on producing an outstanding fishing trip and guide service; but to make sure you get the whole Rocky Mountain experience as a great memory.

For those keen to fish some of the best trout fishing in the world, then please call or email, and we will be more than pleased to discuss your options.