The Fishing

Lake Minnewanka Fishing Tours by Banff Fishing Unlimited

Our guided excursions on the lake provide excellent angling experiences for the novice and expert alike.

We’ll take you to the fish. Have a day out on the water with us, surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Banff National Park.

Lake Minnewanka is the largest lake in Banff National Park and is about 5 miles (8 km) from Banff town site. This 13 mile (21 km) long, one mile (2 km) wide lake, with depths of over 400 feet (130 m), may or may not be home to spirits, but it is certainly home to very healthy wild Lake Trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish.

Lake Minnewanka is open seasonally, generally starting the second or third week in May, and closing on the Tuesday after Labour Day weekend (late August to early September).

We offer private charters with professional guides, in brand new 24′ North River Hard Top boats. These boast sleek lines, premium comfort and top performance. The expansive rear deck provides ample room to showcase your talents and land the big fish. They are Transport Canada approved and are exceedingly well-equipped with all safety gear. The boats are fully outfitted with the most modern electronic and sonar equipment to help locate the fish, and carry all the fishing gear you need to spin cast, fly-fish, jig or troll. 

Departures for excursions include mornings, midday or late afternoon (or we can customize to suit your schedule, size of group, and needs).

We have unrivaled knowledge of this large lake, and say with some pride that our success rate is phenomenal. Our clients catch fish! Wildlife abounds in the area. There may be opportunities to view bears, bighorn sheep, elk, wolf, coyote, deer, bald eagles, golden eagles, diving ducks, and many other animals. 

We welcome novice anglers or family groups. We’ll make this an easy, fun trip for you, so you can enjoy alpine lake fishing at it’s finest amidst the magnificent Rocky Mountains. 

Typical trip length is 4* hours. We can cater to groups of up to 18 with 3 guides and boats. Trips depart at 8am, 1pm and 5:30pm. *The 5:30pm departure is 3-3.5 hours in length.

LAKE MINNEWANKA FISHING TOUR RATES
Canadian Dollars (Price includes all gear and licenses.)

PRIVATE CHARTER TRIPS, MAX 6 PEOPLE, PLEASE MEET US AT THE DOCK

*5% GST is not included in rates. Don’t forget your camera!

For the love of fishing…

— Banff Fishing Unlimited