Fishing

You can experience world-class trout fishing on the Bow River in Banff and enjoy fishing for trophy lake trout on Lake Minnewanka and several other mountain lakes. You will need a national park fishing permit to fish within the park and must follow strict fishing regulations, including no use of live bait. Some waterways are permanently closed to anglers, while others are open only at certain times of the year. Before heading out on your own, read the regulations or speak to the park staff.

Tours and Outfitters

Alpine Anglers. This company gives fly-fishing lessons and conducts fly-fishing excursions of a full day or longer. Banff, Alberta, T1L 1C2. 403/760–1133; www.alpineanglers.com. Call for pricing.

Banff Fishing Unlimited. The experiences this company arranges include fishing for trophy lake trout on Lake Minnewanka and fly-fishing for brown trout on the Bow River. In winter the guides here conduct ice-fishing excursions. Banff, Alberta. 403/762–4936; 866/678–2486; www.banff-fishing.com. From C$450 (price per person varies depending on group size).

Hawgwild Fly Fishing Guides. Learn how to fly-fish from local guide Big Jim Dykstra by signing up with this outfit. Banff, Alberta. 403/760–2446; www.banffflyfishingguides.com. From C$395.

Tightline Adventures. Daylong and multiday fly-fishing trips can be arranged through Tightline. 129 Banff Ave., Banff, Alberta, T1L 1E2. 403/763–9669; www.tightlineadventures.com. From C$175.