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.
QUALITY RATING
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May 21, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
It's still runoff season on the Clark Fork in Missoula. Fishing will be tough in Missoula and downstream, as current river conditions are high and with less-than-ideal clarity. This is improving daily, so it's not too long until we are back on the Clark Fork consistently.
Focus subsurface if you find yourself on the Clark Fork. Stonefly nymphs like Pat's RLs, DBL Bead Stones, Front St. Stones and Zirdles can be good this time of year. SJ Worms, Wire Worms and Squirms, too. Dead drifiting Sparkle Minnows, Kreelex Minnows and Wolly Buggers can also be effective. Find slow, clear water to give yourself a chance in the current runoff conditions.
Conditions on the upper Clark Fork are slightly more favorable. Still, fishing has been hit or miss. Caddis, Grey Drakes still around here and there. Nymphing has been the most productive with stonefly nymphs, worms, Zirdles, Blow Torches, Duracells and Prince Nymphs. Yellow, black and white streamers have also been productive. Are favorites are the Mini Dungeons, Goldies, Butchers and Foxy Cleopatras.
Looking Forward
It will be a few weeks until the Clark Fork comes back into shape. We will keep you posted!
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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.
