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Overview Service & Activities
About The Kootenai River is a beautiful, large mountain river and an outstanding site for viewing bald eagles, nesting osprey, great blue herons, and waterfowl. On the east bank of David Thompson Bridge just below the powerhouse, watch bald eagles and osprey diving for fish and returning to nearby snags; there are more than 20 nests between Libby and the dam. In the fall, bald eagles swarm below the dam to catch kokanee salmon. Over 160 bald eagles have been sighted in a day. Eagle migration starts in October, peaks in the middle of November, and tapers off near the end of December. The river is regulated by Libby Dam, which supplies water from 90-mile-long Lake Koocanusa. Besides offering a prime trout fishery, the river area affords viewing opportunities for eagles, osprey, deer, and mountain sheep. Three islands are located 2.5 miles down river from Libby that are used by ducks and geese during migrations.
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS 12557 MT Highway 37
Libby, MT 59923
CONTACT 406-293-7773
FAX 406-283-7531
Details
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS From the junction of Highway 37 and FDR 228 to the Idaho state line, the Kootenai River offers numerous access points for recreationists and sightseers.
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ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Fishing Wildlife Viewing

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Alexander Mountain Trail

National Forest Trail
Libby

Ant Flat Historic Site/Nature Trail #348

National Forest Trail
Fortine

Bad Medicine Campground

National Forest Campground
Troy

Baree - Bear Lakes Trail

National Forest Trail
Libby

Barren Peak Trail

National Forest Trail
Libby

Barron Creek Campground

National Forest Campground
Libby, MT

Basin Creek

Creek
Fortine

Bear Creek Ski Trail

National Forest Trail
Libby

Big Creek Baldy Lookout

National Forest Cabin
Libby