Clark Fork River Fishing Report
Our Clark Fork River fishing report comes to you straight from our boats on the river. We are on the Clark Fork River fly fishing daily during the season and know what’s happening. For the most successful tips, techniques, and fly selections, check back often for our up-to-date Clark Fork River fishing report.
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December 4, 2025
CURRENT REPORT
Snow is piling up in Missoula, as the fishing winds down on the Clark Fork. The Clark Fork can fish well in the winter as long as conditoins (and ice) permit. Nymph and streamer fishing is the name of the game for the forseeable future. Staples like stonefly nymphs, worms, and small mayflies or midges subsurface will produce. Our favorites include the DB Stone, Front St Stone, TJ Hooker, Worminator, Squirms, and small natural-colored perdigons. Fish these nymphs deep in walking-speed inside bends and pools. The fish are lazy at best in the Clark Fork right now. They won't be holding in the quicker riffles and runs like they did earlier this year.
Streamer fishing can produce fish in the winter, as well. On the Clark Fork, dead-drifting or swinging Sparkle Minnows, Mini Dungeons, Buggers and sculpin imitations will work. Think heavy jig or articulated streamers in natural colors.
Looking Forward
Keep an eye on the forecast if you're planning on fishing the Clark Fork this winter. Cold, winter conditions can result in ice jams throughout the Clark Fork in Missoula. This can make access and fishing difficult and dangerous at times. Now is a great time to hit the vise in anticipation of warmer spring days!
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Clark Fork RIVER Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Blackfoot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
Clark Fork RIVER FLOWS
Clark Fork RIVER Temperature
Clark Fork Valley WEATHER
See the Clark Fork River fishing reports weather forecast for the next 7-days. For more information on the forecast or detailed weather data, please visit NOAA Weather Data - Missoula, Montana.
