Linehan Outfitting
KOOTENAI RIVER, NORTHWEST MONTANA
The Kootenai River is Montana’s largest tailwater fishery, with over half its drainage located in British Columbia. It is a major tributary of the Columbia River, and due to its remote and pristine waters it can fish like an absolute dream.
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During the height of the season from July through October
Linehan Outfitting spends most days on the Kootenai River.
It's broad, flat and begging to be fished with a dry fly.
Hatches of caddis and pale morning dun mayflies are
generally consistent through July and August.
The Kootenai River is best fished from a drift boat and
with approximately forty miles of fish-able water
you can see a different stretch each day if you choose.
2026 DETAILS
The Kootenai and Yaak rivers of northwestern Montana don’t get the recognition that others in the state like the Madison and the Missouri do. This is actually a good thing. Imagine five days of fishing from a drift boat without seeing another one on the river or wading miles and miles of a crystal clear alpine stream and never seeing a soul. That’s what fishing is like on the Kootenai River and the Yaak drainage with the Linehan Outfitting Company. Join Tim for not only an amazing angling adventure but for some of the best meals you'll ever have on a fishing trip!
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Where: Libby, Montana
When: July 25-31, 2026
Length: 5 full days fishing,
6 nights of lodging
Species: Rainbow, cutthroat, cutbow & occasional brown trout.
May see bull trout but can't target them.
Rate per guest: $5319
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Note: double occupancy and shared guide*
*cost doesn't include travel or gratuities
