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Early steelhead are showing in cooler water running stable at 10,600 cfs and 55°F. Fish skated flies and Scandi setups for steelhead, or work softer edges with lighter rigs for trout.

The Clearwater is running cool and stable at 13,400 cfs with 53-degree water, offering prime summer conditions for nymph work.

The Clearwater is holding normal flows with cold, prime water temperature. Steelhead returns are running low.

Cold tailwater from Dworshak Dam is bringing early steelhead into the lower Clearwater, with excellent water temperatures and high flows favoring small hair-wing and skated patterns.

Strong steelhead numbers and clear weather make the Clearwater a prime destination this season.