Fly Fishing at Kootenai River Outfitters

At KRO we offer a variety of waters to choose from. Both float and wade trips are available throughout most of the year.

Our main focus is on the "Big Water" of the Kootenai where you will spend the day Fly Fishing and floating with expert guides that have spent many years on this water. Native Columbia Redband Rainbow and Westslope Cutthroat Trout are our primary targets in this river.

Guests staying in our Creek Guest Houses also have private access to almost
3 miles of the lower Kootenai's finest tributary.

A typical day on the Kootenai is at least 9 to 10 hours with start times varying as the season progresses. The Koot is primarily an evening fishery especially during the summer when we may be on the water till at least 10 pm. During those periods we will not start till noon or 1 pm. Earlier and later in the season we adjust times accordingly.

Many other streams both large and small are also fairly close by and perfect for a day of wading on some incredibly scenic and un crowded water. Hikes to high mountain lakes for those that want to float tube ensure a wide variety of water to choose from.

A beautiful little spring feed creek on the far end of the ranch is a nice afternoon get away and just perfect for a 2 weight.

We also offer lake / stream days where we will spend the first half of the day casting to Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. Then we float right in to the creek and the Trout fishery. At the end of the day you'll be right back at your house.

For detailed information on all of the different waters that we fish please see the separate sections on the Kootenai, Private and Other water.

If you are staying or fishing with us
here is a list of gear and items we suggest you bring.