About This Spot
Lake Koocanusa, Montana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Montana (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–S winds throughout the season, Lake Koocanusa, Montana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The wind blows out of the North in the morning, out of the South in the afternoon. Winds from 10-45 mph.
When to Go
Summer weather ranges from rather cold to very warm (changes quickly). The water never gets that warm, 40°F-65°F in summer, Frozen in winter. Spring suit or full suit all summer. Kitesurfing from May to September. Snowkite from January to March.
What to Expect
Lake conditions, flat to choppy water. Very long but narrow lake.
Wind & Conditions
N · S
Best wind direction
The wind blows out of the North in the morning, out of the South in the afternoon. Winds from 10-45 mph.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Lake conditions, flat to choppy water. Very long but narrow lake.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Kalispell (Montana) take the 2 westwards towards Libby. In Libby take the 37 East/North towards Ripley, Jennings and Yarnell until you see the lake. Find a beach and launch from there.
Location
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