Conditions At-a-glance
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Our Report
BEST TECHNIQUES – If you are trying the Clark Fork, look for walking pace water with a depth of 3′-6′. Try soft insides and look for good structure.
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK –
Look for places on the upper river to fish.
7 DAY OUTLOOK –
With nights over 32 deg we’re seeing elevated river levels and reduced clarity.
Call or email us for up to the minute updates at 406.542.7411 or if you are in the area stop in our fly shop and say hi at 3055 North Reserve Street in Missoula for all your Orvis gear and the right bugs.
Conditions
High and stained
The Hatch
Midges, march browns, bwo's, skwalas
Fly Patterns
DRIES - Griffith's Gnat #18-22
NYMPHS - Stone flies aka pats, #10, prince #12, phez tails #16, tungsten salvation nymph #14.
STREAMERS - olive or natural zonker type pattern #6, sparkle minnow #6, olive or black bead head buggers #8 Don't forget a few big pike flies and metal leader.
Specifics
Water Flow
11200 cfs below Missoula
Visibility
about 15"
Water temperature at mid-day
50 deg
Water Condition
High and stained
Best time of day to fish
Afternoons
Best stretch
Any access along the river
Best access point
multiple access points all along the river
Fish species
Rainbows, cut throats, cut-bows, browns, and white fish.
Fishing season
Fishing season is open year round, while the winter is catch and release for trout.
Nearest airport
Missoula International Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader
9' 3x
Recommended fly fishing tippet
2x to the first bug 3x to the second unless going small then drop down one size.
