Clark Fork River Fishing Report

Tip of the Week: Big swings like this can also make the trout wig out for a few days while they adjust to colder water. We'll see what happens, and we'll update you as soon as we know how the fish respond. If you're heading out, be ready for both: BWO dries for the slow foam lines and a box of streamers for fish that want to chase.

***There are reports of a new tree down between Turah and Sha-Ron about half a mile above the confluence of Clark Fork and Blackfoot. Call the shop for more details 406.542.7411***

***There are reports of a new tree down between Clinton and Turah. Call the shop for more details 406.542.7411***

7 Day Outlook: The cold front hits Missoula Saturday with rain likely and a high near 54. Saturday night turns to rain and snow with breezy east winds and a low around 30. Sunday stays cloudy and cold with rain and snow and a high in the mid 40s; Sunday night drops into the mid 20s. Monday has a slight chance of morning snow, then clears. Tuesday through Thursday look sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 50s, reaching the mid 60s by Friday. Lows in the high 20s to low 30s.

Best Techniques: Before the front arrives Saturday, fish could be on the feed. Throw streamers like Sparkle Minnows or Peanut Envies along deep banks and soft seams. Once the cold, cloudy weather settles in, look for BWOs on the slow foam lines and fish a single dry on a long leader. If nothing is rising, nymph the deeper, slower runs with a BWO or Mahogany nymph.

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.