Clark Fork River Fishing Report

Tip of the Week The Clark Fork has finally turned the corner and is fishing well! Focus your efforts on the banks, large eddies, and inside seams. Bypass the heavy mid-river current and hunt exclusively for the soft-water margins, gravel bar shelves, and structural current breaks where fish are piled up to feed effortlessly.

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7 Day Outlook In Missoula, expect rain and cool weather for the weekend. Temps will be the 50s with rain expected both days. Next week the temps will be in the 50s and 60s with a mix of rain and sunshine.

Best Techniques Dry-dropper rigs are super effective on the Clark Fork. Throw on Chubby Chernobyl on top, and drop a tactical mayfly or caddis nymph like a Hare's Ear, Perdigon, or Frenchie underneath. PMDs have been hatching well throughout the day. If you find fish rising in the slick flats or tailouts, throw a PMD pattern like a On Point Para Wulff PMD, Flash Cripple PMD or a Hi-Vis Spinner PMD. Be on the lookout for the occasional Green Drake as well!

Conditions change fast! Call us at 406.542.7411 for the most recent updates on area rivers, fly selection, and gear recommendations. Local to Missoula? Swing through the shop to get dialed in with the best gear from Orvis, Patagonia, and Skwala, plus the exact bugs they're eating today.