Damn Good River Fishing Guides In Canada

The best river fishing trips in Canada are:

• Kilby Lodge guided by Robert W.
• Full Throttle Fishing Adventures guided by Jason G.
• South shore smallmouth charters guided by Mike K.
• Excursion Kingfisher guided by Dale S.
• French River Fishing Guides guided by Dale S.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 37 river trips in Canada, and the most popular trips in the area are Urban Drift Boat guided by James, Small Mouth Bass Trips guided by Mike, and French River Multi Species Trips guided by Dale.

Our guides in Canada are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 8322 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in Canada? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in Canada.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. sturgeon, 2. walleye, 3. brown trout, 4. chinook salmon, and 5. rainbow trout.

The most common fishing techniques in Canada are light tackle fishing, fly fishing, and artificial lure fishing but heavy tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in Canada can range anywhere from about $501 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Canada is $692. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Canada is $1,191.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for river fishing in Canada is spring, and most anglers book their trips 69 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Canada, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Canada. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Canada.