Idaho
Kootenai River at Leonia
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 12305000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
0 mph NE
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 47°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 80°F / Low 54°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 10 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 52°F
Chance 67%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 48°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Kootenai River at Leonia, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12305000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Montana Libby Dam identity.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kootenai River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Kootenai at Leonia is the Idaho border fishing reach of the Kootenai. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12305000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Montana Kootenai below Libby Dam and from Porthill. IDFG Panhandle special rules include a reduced trout limit and make sturgeon fishing illegal. Native westslope cutthroat and bull trout are not selector IDs. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Panhandle Kootenai special trout limit. USGS 12305000 Leonia. Distinct from Montana Libby Dam. Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Bull trout are IDFG catch-and-release statewide and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are an IDFG game fish in many Idaho drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current whitefish rules separately.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Large Kootenai River at the Idaho-Montana line near Leonia, downstream of Libby Dam and upstream of Bonners Ferry / Porthill.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and Kootenai Valley public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin.
Stocking information
IDFG Panhandle Region manages this Kootenai reach as a trout fishery with special limits. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
IDFG Panhandle 2025-2027: Kootenai River trout limit is 2, no rainbow or cutthroat under 16 inches. Fishing for sturgeon in the Kootenai River is illegal; incidental sturgeon must be released immediately. Bull trout are IDFG catch-and-release statewide and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Do not remap to Montana Libby or Porthill 12322000.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Boundary, Idaho
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Boundary
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Kootenai River at Leonia / Idaho Kootenai
Regulation Summary
Kootenai at Leonia: IDFG Panhandle Kootenai River special rules. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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