Clark Fork River Fishing Report

Tip of the Week The Clark Fork is fishing very well this time of the year. Target grassy banks in the  early morning hours. Trout will hide along shallow bank edges, sweepers, and eddy lines to grab hoppers, ants, and beetles before the sun hits the water. Skip all the slow mid-river flats and focus strictly on fast, grassy banks and deep undercut structure.

***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 In Missoula, this weekend is going to be cooler with temps in the 60s and 70s with a chance of rain on Saturday. The rest of the week is going to be cooler with temps in the 70s with a mix of sun and clouds through the entire week.

Best Techniques Tie on a high-floating Chubby Chernobyl, More or Less Hopper, or Fat Albert on top, and trail a nymph like a Frenchie, Duracell, or Perdigon 3 to 4 feet underneath. Be on the lookout for tricos hatching and fish sipping them on the surface.

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.