Kootenai River Fishing

This hidden gem in Northern Idaho is one of the most productive trout waters in the state, but probably the most overlooked. Obscured by limited river access, you may see one or two boats throughout the day. With naive trout who rarely see a fly, you’ll take a trip to the frontier Idaho of the 19th century to fish many native species. Abundant rainbows leap at your fly. State record-setting bull trout attack swung offerings with prejudice. Kamloops find your backings before you can react. In the fall, you’ll even spot red flashes of Kokanee on the way to spawn. The diversity of fishes and tactics in this river are truly unmatched in the Pacific Northwest… read more >