Bull Trout Kootenay River

These waters grow huge Cutthroat Trout due to the abundance of insect life.

Bull trout kootenay river. Bull River Trout Fishing Cranbrook BC. Known for great bull trout fishing you can also find rainbow and cutthroat on this river. -- Some trout that prey on the dwindling supply of kokanee in British Columbias Kootenay Lake will soon be removed.

Characteristics of bull trout populations of the upper Kootenay River as summarized from data collected at enumeration fences. The Kootenay River is one of the best early season bull trout fisheries in North America. The Kootenay River is the uppermost major tributary of the Columbia River and flows through British Columbia Montana and Idaho and then back into BC.

Upper Kootenay Juvenile Bull Trout Summary 2000 2005 March 2007 v List of Tables Table 1. 23082011 The Bull River we fished mainly the lower half from the Aberfeldie Dam to just short of the mouth of the Kootenay River. Fly Fish for huge trophy sized Bull trout and enjoy your stay at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort located approximately a 20-minute drive from our jet boat location on the Kootenay River.

And historically called the Flatbow is a major river in the Northwest Plateau within the borders of southeastern British Columbia Canada and northern Montana and Idaho in the United States. Where the Bulltrout Safari began. Some Bull Trout will remain here during the winter months but the majority will migrate back out into the Kootenay river in September.

A true wilderness area this river can be challenging so it is always best to head out with an experienced local guide. 2 nights accommodation at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Wigwam River data from Baxter and Westover 2000 Skookumchuck River data from Baxter.

They are also known as Dolly Varden although there are some distinctive differences and are now being classified separately. The Elk River was amazing non-stop action. In April and May the bull trout congregate at the mouths of the tributary streams entering the Kootenay where they feast on emerging whitefish and kokanee fry.