LOCATION
Troy, Montana (Northwestern Montana)

SEASON
Year-Round

CAPACITY
Groups of all sizes can be accommodated.

SPECIES
Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and bull trout

GENERAL INFORMATION
Linehan Outfitters is located in the Northwest corner of Montana, with a setting entirely different from what you expect in Montana, one of lush forests and few crowds. With many fishing and lodging choices, Linehan Outfitters lets you completely customize your Montana fishing adventure!

THE FISHING
When most people think about fly fishing in Montana, they picture the dry landscapes and wide open vistas of the southern part of the state. Let us tell you about another Montana, a place of lush forests, rushing rivers and wild trout; a Montana that few people really know about, and even fewer visit. That's the Montana that Linehan Outfitting Company calls home.
 
Many of the rivers that Linehan Outfitting Company fishes are unknown names to the legions of fly fisherman who travel out West in search of great trout water. These local waters hold wild cutthroat, rainbow, brook or brown trout, and provide a first-rate fishing experience. No crowds are the rule here, and some days you might not see another person.
 
Linehan Outfitters offers an amazing variety of fishing from big, brawling rivers to small intimate creeks and even some lakes and ponds. One day may find you floating the mighty Kootenai, casting to hard-fighting, rising rainbows, while the next you're stalking wild cutthroats on a local tributary, with a deer watching over your shoulder as you cast. We also fish other, better known rivers like the Clark Fork and Big Spring Creek.

Options are the name of the game with these fly fishing packages. While these guides spend most of their time on their home water, the Kootenai River, they also offer guided trips on the Clark Fork River, small streams, lakes, and ponds.
 
Kootenai River
The Kootenai is one of the great undiscovered rivers of America. Located in the extreme, northwest corner of Montana, it is well off the radar screen for most fly fishermen. And that's just fine with this operation!
 
The Kootenai is a large tailwater river, whose best runs are easily accessed by drift boat. Once there, you may choose to fish from the boat or get out and wade one of the many mid-stream islands or riffles. The target here is primarily rainbows ranging from 12-16 inches in length, with the opportunity to catch larger fish each day. The Libby Dam provides consistent, steady water flows and temperatures throughout the lengthy mid-June through mid-November season.
 
Four, five, and six weights rods with floating lines will do the trick. Because of the location west of the nearby Continental Divide, this is a destination that generally does not get much wind. Kootenai rainbows are wild and the native redband strain are known to be some of the hardest fighting trout in the state, so be prepared!   
— Driving time from Yaak log cabin accommodations is 45 minutes.

The Clark Fork
Montana's largest river by water volume, the Clark Fork flows northwesterly through the state on its journey to the sea. Because of its size and geography, this river is best fished from a drift boat, although there are some wadable areas. March through May can be outstanding if water levels are good with excellent hatches, especially the skwala stonefly. This hatch can create some good dry fly action and great nymphing. The area around St. Regis regularly produces rainbows, cutthroats and cuttbows in the 12-20" range with some larger fish as well. The regular season starts in July, after run off, and continues into November.
 
— Driving time from Yaak log cabin accommodations is 45 minutes.
— Driving time from Kootenai River House is 2 hours.

Small Streams, Lakes, and Ponds
Linehan Outfitters also offers small stream opportunities on some of the Kootenai's tributaries as well. The tributaries are incredibly scenic and full of wild trout averaging 6"-10". Fishing the tributaries is more about fishing and less about catching lots of big fish. However, every year we're surprised by the occasional fish up to 18”. Most often we fish the tributaries with lighter rods like three and four weights and usually all you need is an attractor dry fly like a Royal Wulff or stimulator. Tributaries are most often wade trips and best fishing is early in the season from about mid-June to the middle of August.
 
There are numerous lower elevation and alpine lakes and ponds in the area that also offer entertaining angling opportunities. Most of these lakes we fish from float tubes although we do occasionally use drift boats when accessible. The scenery and isolation of these alpine lakes is simply spectacular, and you may see all kinds of wildlife. Most waters are teeming with westslope cutthroat trout averaging 6"-10". Several of these lakes also offer opportunities for larger rainbows as well.

THE LODGING
Yaak Valley Log Cabins
Linehan outfitters has three handcrafted log cabins located in Yaak, Montana on a mountainside close to the Yaak River and one hour from the Kootenai River. Each cabin has a queen bedroom, sleeping loft with two twin beds, one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a gas grill on the porch. Each cabin is well equipped so all you need to bring are groceries and personal items.

Kootenai River Lodge
The second lodging option is the Kootenai Riverhouse. Located on the banks of the Kootenai River in Libby, Montana, this four-bedroom/two bath spacious home is very privately situated on 8 acres. The Riverhouse is well equipped so, once again, all you need to bring are groceries and personal items. It is an ideal getaway option for groups of all types and on-site chef services are easily arranged for parties of 6 or more.

RATES & DETAILS 2009

Guided Day Trips can be arranged any day of the week, any time of the year.

Fishing and Lodging Packages — Yaak Valley Log Cabins
Includes guide fishing, daily streamside picnics, and log home lodging.

Prices shown are per person with double occupancy and a shared guide.

Fishing and Lodging Packages — Kootenai River Lodge
Includes guided fishing, daily streamside picnics, and river house lodging.
Prices shown are per person with double occupancy and a shared guide.

Fishing, Lodging and Meals Packages — Kootenai River Lodge
Includes guided fishing, all meals, and river house lodging.
Prices shown are per person with double occupancy and a shared guide.
4 person minimum.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Transportation to and from any airport, individual Montana fishing license, fishing gear, terminal tackle, Montana State accommodations tax, and gratuities for guides and staff.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to us within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

HOW TO GET THERE
The three major airports servicing northwest Montana are Spokane, Washington; Kalispell, Montana; and Missoula, Montana

Keep in mind that our log cabins are located in Yaak, Montana, and our Kootenai River House and Anglers hut are located in Libby, Montana.

If you are heading to our Yaak log cabins, be certain to get your groceries before you head for the Yaak. That means either Bonners Ferry, Idaho; or Troy or Libby, Montana depending on which direction you're traveling.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Montana fishing licenses are available at all area fly shops and sporting goods stores, or by logging on to the following website: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

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