Clark Fork River Fishing Report

Hoot owl restrictions (prohibits angling between 2 PM to midnight) are in effect for the Upper Clark Fork River - from theClark Fork’s origin at the confluence of Warm Springs Creek and Silver Bow Creek to the mouth of Flint Creek starting July 22.  

Tip of the Week The Clark Fork is still fishing very well with the warmer temps. Trout are stacked tight along the bank edges, undercut grassy margins, deep eddy and riffles. Avoid the slow, warm mid-river flats and focus strictly on shaded bank margins and faster current sections. Fishing in the morning and the evenings are the best times to go. Keep an eye on the water temps in the afternoon as it is starting to get hot! Keep an eye out for new trees with the storm we had rolled through!

***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, it is going to be a hot weekend with temps in the 90s with lots of sunshine. Looking into next week, temps look to be in the 90s with more sunshine. 

Best Techniques Tie on a foam terrestrial like a Chubby Chernobyl, More or Less Hopper, or Foam Beetle and trail a nymph like a Frenchie, Spanish Bullet, or Perdigon 3 to 4 feet underneath. If you spot rising snouts in the early morning foam lines, drop down to a single #16–#18 Flying Ant or subtle Beetle pattern.

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.