Kootenai River - Libby Dam Tailwater

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Inside Kootenai National Forest
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The 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.