Client reviews

Dave Brown Outfitters

4.9

Based on 35 reviews

Pat S.

September 2025

Verified

We had great experience fishing with Luke. He was very helpful and we caught some good 20 inch rainbows. Fun day!

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Pat S.

September 2025

Verified

We had a great day with Luke. We caught some nice 20 inch plus rainbows . We also learned a lot about fly fishing and the area. Very good experience Pat and Genie Shannon

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Peter Kilpatrick

September 2025

Verified

Highly recommend this trip! As newbies to fly fishing we really appreciated and learnt loads from Angie's experience. The arrangements and set up was very smooth from start to finish and Angie went above and beyond our expectations.

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Kerry Shuey

September 2025

Verified

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our float on the Bow. My wife did not fish but enjoyed the scenery and engaging conversation with Quinn, our guide. It was a bit windy which quickly called attention to my modest casting ability. Quinn was very patient, offering pointers to cope with the sporadic gales and some welcomed line mending suggestions. Although I did not catch a lot of fish, I did manage a very nice brown, rainbow, and white fish along with a smattering of smaller fish, long distance releases, and snail like responses to cunning takes. It was a full day of fishing, nice boat, scrumptious lunch, and very good comradery.

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Bradley P.

September 2025

Verified

Great Time

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Anonymous

September 2025

Verified

I fished with Dave Brown Outfitters for three consecutive days. The first day was a backcountry hike and wade on The Upper Old Man River. Ralph is an excellent guide. We had a day filled of Westslope Cutthroats using a variety of tactics depending on the section of river. The next two days were drifts on The Bow River. Quinn put me on the fish! He is a great guide, who knows the river well and provides as much or as little coaching as desired. Both guides were excellent anglers and humble in the their approach. I fished Alberta while awaiting the rest of my party to arrive for a trip to the National Parks, but will be back again to specifically fish with Ralph and Quinn.

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Scott H.

August 2025

Verified

Very competent guides introduced me to some ferocious rainbows.

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Tom W.

August 2025

Verified

Awesome day on the Bow River with Jack. Caught many ‘bows, saw alot of wildlife, and had an enjoyable time!

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Steve p.

August 2025

Verified

Awesome day on the bow! Rainbows fight so hard!

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John S.

August 2025

Verified

Petar was a fantastic guide - patient, fun and worked well with my daughter who is new to fly fishing! I caught the biggest fish of my life on the Bow - 25 inch brown who was a beast! We will be back and ask for Peter again. This is a first class buying outfit!

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Chuck Cook

August 2025

Verified

Had great fishing and guiding while fishing with Dave, Jack and Ralph ! Good sized fish even under less than ideal river conditions ! Would recommend them for any serious fly rod fishermen and will return some day !

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kenneth b.

August 2025

Verified

Wow a trip to never forget! I could not be happier with my experience with Dave Brown Outfitters. I fishing for 3 days the water was high and muddy and at first I was a bit discouraged well that all changed very quickly 20 minutes into the float down river when my leech dropper went under and I strip set and was not quite sure if I hit a snag but it was no snag I never felt the power and torque in my rod like that in a long time. I along with my guide Gavin knew we had a big Trout on our hands I knew if I got Her on the reel I could lose Her but used all my experience not to panic during this epic battle so I stayed on the line and went toe to toe with her for at least 10-15 minutes trying no to horse her and once we saw Her we knew we had a fish of a lifetime on our hands. We managed to steer her close to the bank and Gavin was quick to the draw to land this beauty 26 inch Brown Trout. we were both somewhat speechless for a brief moment and then we were tossing high fives and fist pumps. We took some awesome pics and Gavin with surgeon hands carefully handled Her and let Her swim out of the next when she was ready. Little did I know but it was only going to get better we landed another beast a 25 inch Brown we only managed to catch a couple more in the 20 plus range that day in the 3 days landed a average of 4-5 fish a day but the size was nothing short of shocking. I fished with Gavin 2 days and Dan the final day and both were masters at their craft and even better people they didn't over guide kind of there to let you figure things out and knew just when to tell you how to improve your skill. I even had a chance to break bread with Dave Brown himself who was on the water and he was a super nice guy also. I am so pumped I going back next month. I am one happy customer thanks guys. Ken Brown (Barrington IL 8-4-25)

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Dick G.

August 2025

Verified

Mike Turnbull guided us for a day on the Bow. He was cheerful, competent, and well-organized. We fished in off color water as a result of heavy rains but he found fish for us and we did well. He was articulate and interesting, good at telling us how best to fish in those conditions. His equipment and the lunches were first rate. We’d gladly fish with him again.

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Dax M.

August 2025

Verified

Dave's guides knew the river well and worked hard in tough river conditions to find fish.

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Bruce Peter

July 2025

Verified

Bow river conditions were awful. Mother Nature screwed it up. With that said, I enjoyed my guides who worked hard in impossible conditions. Kudos to all involved. I would happily float with DB again.

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George O.

July 2025

Verified

Amazing day on The Bow River! Our guide, Gavin, was excellent. Plenty of huge, hungry Browns.

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Brian Wilbur

July 2025

Verified

Both guides Jack and Peter were professional, attentive, fun and successful. Our 3 floats were excellent.

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Ernie Rupp

July 2025

Verified

Quinn was a great guide!! Caught lots of trout, a great experience for my grandson and myself!!

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Bill B

July 2025

Verified

We just finished 3 days of fishing on the Bow. Our guides were top notch, putting us on great runs throughout the river. DBO always has some of the best guides on the Bow and in BC, on the Elk and surrounding rivers. I've used them a few times and I always have a great experience.

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Jamie Z.

July 2025

Verified

Best day trip experience from start to finish. My 2 boys & wife can’t stop talking about it. Both tour guides (Dan & Jack) were exceptional on communication, expectations and took the time to assist our group of 4 on any/all items we needed. My older son & I were with river guide Jack all day and the enthusiasm from him every time we caught a trout made the other person try that much harder to catch the next one. We caught 5 apiece with me catching the last one minutes before we put the rods away.

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John W.

July 2025

Verified

great guide great day

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Evans T.

July 2025

Verified

Great time on the Bow. Tough conditions but we managed to move some fish.

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Pat C.

July 2025

Verified

Great guides

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David Henkel

July 2025

Verified

. Started at 8 am . The bow river was not muddy and not clear . We were unable to enter the river at the first location so spent the morning traveling from one entrance spot to another finally getting to fish around 11:30. The fly casting lessons were great but we were not able to catch any fish which was a big disappointment for myself , my son and grandson. The guides were good guys and we enjoyed them .

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