The Bow River provides many opportunities for Boating and Fishing. Both Fly Fishermen and Spinner Fishermen share the river in all four seasons of the year. Serious anglers from all over the world visit the Bow River for its thriving population of Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. The Bow River holds a resident population of Rainbow and Brown trout that has one of the best growth rates to be found on any river system in the world today. A trout that is 4 to 5 years old will be around 21 inches in length and the Bow River holds many fish that are this size or larger. This is precisely why many fishermen from all over the world choose the Bow River to fish year after year.

Outdoor adventurers use primarily three types of boats to enjoy the river, the Inflatable boat, the Jon boat and the Canoe. The serious fly fisherman use the McKenzie Drift Boat to spend a day on the Bow River. There are several spots located on the river to launch your watercraft which include Graves Landing, Highway 22X Bridge, Policeman’s Flats and MacKinnon Flats.