Kootenai River Campground
Fishing business nearby (~28 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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Inside Kootenai National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Kootenai River - Libby Dam Tailwater
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We don't have curated regulation data for MT yet. Check Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for current rules before fishing.
See full state regulationsThe Kootenai River below Libby Dam is a premier tailwater fishery in northwest Montana, producing trophy rainbow trout in a stunning river canyon setting. Cold, clear releases from Libby Dam maintain excellent water temperatures and clarity, supporting a world-class fishery with fish regularly exceeding 20 inches. The river is accessible via several FWP fishing access sites and is particularly productive for large rainbows on streamer and nymph patterns.
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Kootenai River Campground
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