Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
40
Linehan Outfitting's Tip of the Week
Flows increasing dramatically on Tuesday. Kootenai will be a float fishery only until around mid-June.
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Water Flow Data
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Linehan Outfitting Company5-Day Outlook as of 5/25/25
Looks like another lovely week is headed our way. Expect mostly sunny skies, light breeze, and daytime temps in the 70s. Flows will increase to full discharge beginning on Tuesday. Fishing will be fair until flows decrease around middle of June.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/25/25
Nymphing and pulling streamers are best bets through the early part of day.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June 1 - October 31)
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rainbow
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westlope cutthroat
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bull trout
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mountain whitefish
Linehan Outfitting's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Adam's Purple Parachute | standard | 16 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail | standard | 14 |
Sparkle Dun | olive | 18 |
Royal Wulff | standard | 14 |
chubbies | purple | 12 |
buzz ball | black | 18 |
TH Duracell Jig | standard | 14,16,18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | standard | 16 |
big bunny streamers | white, red, black | 6 |
white circus peanut | white | 6 |
Adam's Purple Parachute
Tie on this deadly purple parachute dry fly to show trout something unique.
2.49
Item #7R6K
Linehan Outfitting's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line