Adjacent to the Kootenai National Forest is the Lake Koocanusa reservoir. Stretching 90 miles, Koocanusa offers endless recreational opportunities, including boating and fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Other popular activities are kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, hiking and biking. In the summer months, the warm, turquoise water is a swimmers paradise. This scenic wilderness provides a rich habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, such as bald eagles, elk, and deer.
