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	Lake Koocanusa, Libby, Montana
		Lake Koocanusa was completed in 1972 as a joint project between the United States and Canada in an effort to provide flood protection and to generate hydroelectric power.
		Lake Koocanusa is home to a variety of fish species.
		The limit on burbot (ling) is 5 daily and 5 in possession (the lake is closed to burbot (ling) fishing from January 15-February 28th).
	www.libbymt.com /areaattractions/lakekoocanusa.htm (646 words)

	Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway
		Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway, in the Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana, was created in 1992 to become the Northern Region's 5th scenic byway.
		Lake Koocanusa was formed behind Libby Dam which was completed in 1974.
		The Kootenai River and Lake Koocanusa dominate the landscape of this scenic byway corridor.
	www.visitmt.com /categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=6950&SiteID=1 (472 words)

	Natural Resources Management Gateway: Factoids
		Percy Priest Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its justification.
		In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands.
		Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River, 10 miles southeast of the city of Boise.
	corpslakes.usace.army.mil /factoids.html (900 words)

	British Columbia: Rockies -- Lakes
		Lake Koocanusa: The lake is located west of Hwy #3/93 with the best access being from Kikomun Creek Provincial Park.
		Moyie Lake produces kokanee to 30 cm (12 in), rainbow and bull trout average3.3 lbs, eastern brook trout to 2.2 lbs and cutthroat to 1 lbs.
		Susan Lake: The lake is located 20 km (44 mi) northwest of the community of Donald Station off of Hwy #1.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/rockies/lakes/index.html (793 words)

	Flathead Lake Montana Fishing
		Lake Koocanusa is a 90 mile long lake formed by the 422 foot tall Libby Dam.
		It extends from Montana to Canada and its relative isolation--compared to Flathead Lake and Whitefish Lake--keep Lake Koocanusa free of crowds.
		Because the lake tends to be low and the fishing does not compare to the fishing of the nearby Libby Dam area, Lake Koocanusa isn't the dream destination of most anglers.
	www.allglacier.com /fishing/lake_koocanusa.php (382 words)

	ATSDR - Health Consultation - Colville Confederated Tribes (a/k/a Columbia River Mile 597-745), Bridgeport, Douglas ...
		Lake Roosevelt forms the western border of Stevens County and the Spokane Indian Reservation (Figure 1).
		The Lake Roosevelt pool height is lowered for a ten week period in the Spring to accommodate snow melt.
		In response to the study question 1, "What meteorological conditions drive entrainment of exposed sediments?", the Lake Koocanusa study may be particularly relevant to answering this question since the lake bed is exposed during a spring draw down and the lake also lies within the Upper Columbia watershed (Kootenay River).
	www.atsdr.cdc.gov /HAC/PHA/colville/cct_p1.html (2744 words)

	Fishing Lake Koocanusa
		As soon as the ice melts off of Lake Koocanusa, fisherman begin launching their boats into the 90 mile reservoir anticipating yet another great fishing season.
		The species of fish most sought after in Lake Koocanusa are the kokanee salmon, kamloop rainbow trout and the cutthroat trout.
		Lake Koocanusa draws a large number of out-of-state as well as local fisherman every year from may to September.
	www.themontanacabin.com /fishing.htm (637 words)

	Sunshine Houseboat Vacations BC Canada - Location(About Lake Koocanusa)
		The 198 KM long Lake Koocanusa reservoir is held back by a 422 foot tall Libby Dam, located 16 miles upstream from the town of Libby.
		This blue-ribbon fishing stream has trout and many other species of fish including white sturgeon which can live to be 80 years old and over 6 feet in length.
		The river's water flows from Canada into Lake Koocanusa, its waters held back in a 90-mile reservoir by the Libby Dam 20 northeast of Libby.
	www.sunshinehouseboats.com /Location/aboutlake.asp (332 words)

	Northwest Montana Real Estate, Northwest Montana Golf, Montana Vacations, Montana Maps and Photos, Lodging and More - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		With three wilderness areas, over 140 lakes, two major rivers and hundreds of smaller rivers and tributaries, this region is truly some of the most beautiful county in the world.
		The Libby valley lies on the eastern slope and the Bull Lake valley to the west.
		Ten Lakes Scenic Area is one of the original nine areas designated for special wilderness evaluation under the Montana Wilderness Study Act.
	www.northwestmontana.biz /wst_page8.php (2780 words)

	Koocanusa Reservoir
		This stretch of State Highway 37 parallels Lake Koocanusa for 67 miles.
		The view of the lake is fantastic and there are numerous camping, picnicking, and boat access points located along the byway.
		Completed in 1972 as a joint project between the United States and Canada, Libby Dam was an effort to provide flood protection and to generate hydroelectric power.
	www.fs.fed.us /r1/kootenai/recreation/activitiesx/watersports/reservoir.shtml (319 words)

	Lake Koocanusa Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in Lake Koocanusa
		Lake Koocanusa Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in Lake Koocanusa
		Lake Koocanusa, BC With the completion of the hydro/electric dam at Libby Montana in the early 1970's, Lake Koocanusa was formed.
		The north end of the lake's shore is surrounded by forests with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.
	lake-koocanusa.travel.bc.ca (270 words)

	Five members of Montana's Boulder Pack released from captivity Near Lake Koocanusa
		Lake Koocanusa is a huge reservoir on the Kootenai River.
		The "East Kootenai" pack containing a yearling female wolf originally from the Graves Creek Pack, was also located on the West side of Lake Koocanusa in Canada some 21 km north of the border.
		The five Boulder Pack wolves abandoned the extreme NW Montana translocation area, and have formed a pack in the vicinity of Flathead Lake, 100 mils to the southeast.
	www.forwolves.org /ralph/boulderpack-koocanusa.htm (729 words)

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		Lake Koocanusa is 90 miles long with a 370-foot-deep reservoir formed by Libby Dam, backing water 42 miles into Canada.
		Waters of Lake Koocanusa are also used to generate hydroelectric power and provide public recreation.
		John said it was gorgeous along the river and lake and wondered why the lake was named Lake Koocanusa rather than Lake Kootenai :-).
	home.comcast.net /~cdyanno/June29.html (411 words)

	Koocanusa Bichons - About Us
		As a result, the once swift flowing Kootenai River was stilled to become Lake Koocanusa.
		To the west of the bridge and to the north, just two miles south of the Canadian Border, is an area known to the locals as "West Kootenai".
		The Whitefish range of the Rocky Mountains and the Canadian Rockies form the backdrop for this beautifully wooded area which is home to 120 families and home to Koocanusa Bichon Kennels.
	www.lostrock.net /websites/koocanusabichons/aboutus.htm (587 words)

	Libby Dam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		All of the land immediately adjacent to the lake in the United States is in Government ownership and a variety of public recreation areas have been developed around the lake.
		Recreation areas on Lake Koocanusa are Souse Gulch, Yarnell Islands, Koocanusa Marina and Resort, McGillivray Campground, Barron Creek, Peck Gulch, Rexford Bench and Tobacco Plains.
		Lake Koocanusa Bridge is the longest and highest in Montana and provides the only crossing of the Lake in the United States.
	www.libby.org /homepage/Libby-Dam/LibbyDam.html (231 words)

	Lake Koocanusa
		The lake was formed by the Libby Dam in 1972 and varies drastically in size from river size until mid-May or June and much larger through September.
		Whitefish and burbot are resident in the lake and Kokanee, yellowstone cutthroat and Gerrard strain rainbow trout are stocked here, all reaching good sizes.
		Farther south are Edwards and Loon lakes which are renowned for their large rainbow trout fishery.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/rockies/cranbrook/koocanusa.htm (284 words)

	McGillivray Campground on Lake Koocanusa, Libby, Montana area
		McGillivray Campground is located on the west side of Lake Koocanusa and has 50 camping units, a sandy beach swimming area, boat ramp to Lake Koocanusa, Campground Host, reservable day use area, and flush toilet restrooms.
		McGillivray Campground is located on the west side of Lake Koocanusa on the Kootenai National Forest.
		The campground has a sandy beach swimming area, picnic tables, boat dock access to Lake Koocanusa, overnight camping area, and group picnic facilities which may be reserved.
	www.libbymt.com /outdoors/mcgillivraycampground.htm (506 words)

	Flathead Lake Montana
		Flathead Lake is 28 miles long by 15 miles wide and over 300 feet deep.
		The lake was originally formed by a glacier and is now continuously fed by the Swan and Flathead Rivers.
		The lake invites all types of water sports and many boat launches and marinas offer rentals or boat tours.
	www.allglacier.com /flathead_lake/flathead_lake.php (437 words)

	Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway - Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Created for travelers, Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway provides easy access to a variety of recreation, nature appreciation, and sightseeing opportunities along its 67 miles.
		From boating and fishing on the lake to camping and hiking in the forests, Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway provides something for every outdoor lover.
		The lake is one of the best land-locked salmon fishing spots around, and Kootenai River teems with trophy rainbow trout.
	www.byways.org /browse/byways/2135/overview.html (427 words)

	Lake side property BC
		Cariboo Waterfront, 1/2 acre deeded waterfront lot on Sulphurous Lake with 3 bedroom level entry rancher with solid oak kitchen cabinets and floors, includes carport, cedar decks with built in hot tub, kids outdoor activity center with playhouse, Beautifully manicured and landscaped.
		165 ft. of lake frontage with 1630 Sq.
		The lake was voted to be the purest in British Columbia!
	www.bchomesforsale.com /picturelistings/lakeside.htm (1254 words)

	Eureka vacation rentals, Eureka rentals Montana, Cyber Rentals
		The Setting: Whitetail Lodge is located on the west side of scenic Glen Lake in a heavily wooded, very secluded and private area.
		Lake Fishing - Glen Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and numerous alpine lakes.
		A spacious deck spans the front of the Lodge overlooking Glen Lake and the mountains on the opposite shore.
	www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Montana/vacation-lodge-Eureka/p119760.htm (626 words)

	Recreation.gov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Lake Koocanusa (Koo for Kootenai, Can for Canada, and USA) is 90 miles long.
		The Kootenai is the 3rd largest tributary to the Columbia River, contributing 20% of the total water.
		Libby Dam, Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River were designated Watchable Wildlife viewing sites by the State of Montana, in 1989.
	www.recreation.gov /detail.cfm?ID=251 (199 words)

	4. RAPID RUNOFF HAS LIBBY DAM TURBINES RUNNING FULL CAPACITY
		Last week's rapid runoff in Northwest Montana filled Lake Koocanusa to a point where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to run Libby Dam at full powerhouse capacity for the next few weeks.
		Total inflows at Lake Koocanusa are expected to approach the historic average of 6.23 million acre feet.
		Lake Koocanusa has risen to an elevation of 2,445 feet, not far from the full pool elevation of 2,459.
	www.cbbulletin.com /Free/169382.aspx (534 words)

	Lake Koocanusa \| Montana Places to Fish
		Lake Koocanusa is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Montana.
		In order to create a recreational fishery equal or better than the Kootenai River before it was impounded by the dam, FWP instituted an extensive program of cutthroat trout planting in Koocanusa, dumping literally millions of cutthroat trout into the reservoir.
		In fact, kokanee salmon that migrated from British Columbia down to the reservoir made up over 40 percent of the game fish caught in Lake Koocanusa by September 1981.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?TrailID=FGR029-035 (344 words)

	Lake Koocanusa Resort & Marina
		Here the sun in the summer does not set till 10 pm and the sunrises at 5am, this will have you out on the lake and fishing before the first cup of coffee.
		For those that are not into fishing we have endless shoreline for swimming and watercraft rentals to enjoy the day adventuring out on the water.
		This magnification river is where the STATE RECORD RAINBOW TROUT 33.1 LBS was caught in 1998.
	www.koocanusaresort.com /marina.html (96 words)

	Kootenai National Forest Information
		McGillivray, the only family campground along the lake's western shore, is set deep in thick woods and also has a swimming beach.
		The blue sky is separated from the lake's teal colored surface by the dark green pines.
		Whether enjoying the spectacular Koocanusa Reservoir with its Kokanee salmon and outstanding boating opportunities, or the quiet beauty of a small, pristine alpine lake, the Kootenai National Forest is a delightful forest to visit.
	gorp.away.com /dow/northern/kootinfo.htm (955 words)

	Lost Lake Ranch - Eureka, Montana
		Explore the forest and other nearby lakes on foot or Mountain Bike, fish Lost Lake for trophy Rainbow Trout, or relax on the deck and enjoy wildlife viewing.
		Lost Lake is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks as a Trophy Trout Fishery, artificial lures or flies only.
		Lost Lake Ranch can be completely occupied by your party on a weekly basis, or you can be a Bed and Breakfast guest on a nightly basis.
	www.geocities.com /lostlaker22 (446 words)

	Corps Lakes Gateway: Alabama - Claiborne Lake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Factoid: Claiborne Lake is the most primitive of the Alabama River Lakes.
		Nestled in Alabama's southwest hill country, the lake encompasses over 60 miles of the Alabama River, stretching from the Claiborne Lock and Dam to Millers Ferry Lock and Dam.
		Although the lake remains mostly within the original river banks, Claiborne provides extensive opportunities for water-related recreation.
	corpslakes.usace.army.mil /visitors/projects.cfm?Id=K503390 (144 words)

	Lake Koocanusa Resort & Marina
		Surrounded by National Forest property this resort offers lake side cabins, RV sites, marina, laundry facilities, fully stocked store, gift shop, bar and restaurant.
		Lake Koocanusa has a water span of 95 miles.
		For those that are not into fishing we have endless shore for swimming and watercraft rentals to enjoy the day adventuring out on the water.
	www.koocanusaresort.com (240 words)

	BC Parks - Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, BC Rockies, British Columbia
		Kikomun Creek is situated in the southern region of the Rocky Mountain Trench, on the eastern shores of a man-made reservoir.
		The grasslands in the area were used historically as grazing areas for the horses of the Ktunaxa people and the cattle of early settlers. Throughout the park, evidence of glacial activity thousands of years ago is evident in the form of ridges, valleys and water-filled depressions.
		For those interested in fishing, Hidden, Surveyors’, Engineers, Muskrat, Skunk and Fisher Lakes contain smallmouth bass, eastern brook and rainbow trout. Koocanusa Lake contains cutthroat trout, kokanee, Dolly Varden and Rocky Mountain whitefish. Watercraft are permitted on the lakes, however powerboats are restricted to Koocanusa Lake, which also has the only boat launch.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /ParksAndTrails/Parks/details/?ID=78 (366 words)

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