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Low steelhead numbers mean low pressure on the Clearwater. Expect to fish sink-tips and weighted flies as cool autumn water arrives.

The Clearwater is running clear at 3,130 cfs and 52 degrees with excellent swing-water conditions and strong steelhead passage. Drift boats are very doable; jet boaters should exercise caution on shallow rocks.

The Clearwater is running steady and clear at 3,000 cfs with 56-degree water, offering solid steelhead conditions despite lighter runs than last season.

Steelhead swinging on the Clearwater can be challenging but pays off when it clicks. Stable October conditions with 57-degree water and 3,130 cfs flows.

Steelhead are trickling in as September cools and flows drop to 3,200 cfs at Spalding. Work heavier attractors near the edges as the water becomes more fishable.

The Clearwater is cooling and clearing as flows settle, opening a favorable window for fall steelhead. Consider heavier lines and attractors in black, purple, and orange as water clears.

Clearwater flows have dropped sharply to 3,270 cfs, opening swing water opportunities and concentrating steelhead in lower volumes at a prime 59-degree temperature.

Fall steelhead are on the move in the Clearwater with cooler weather and prime water temperatures. Dry-line and sink-tip tactics both deserve a swing.

Steelhead season is starting with reported success on the Clearwater. Flows are falling and water is cooling, making for prime conditions to target holding fish with heavier presentations.

The Clearwater River is offering good fishing conditions with overcast skies and mild temperatures.

Steelhead are building on the lower Clearwater with dropping flows making lighter presentations more effective and traditional swing water easier to fish.

Early steelhead runs are on the Clearwater with modest numbers showing. Flows are dropping into comfortable range at 6,930 cfs and 55 degrees.

Early steelhead are trickling in with low numbers and prime water temperatures. Flows have settled at above-normal levels, making swing water increasingly fishable.

Flows are stable at 10,400 cfs and water temps are holding at 55 degrees, but check steelhead season status before heading out.

The Clearwater is running 10,400 cfs at a prime 55 degrees with early steelhead moving into the upper system. Stable conditions and falling flows ahead make this a solid window for flexible line selection.

The Clearwater is flowing above normal at 10,800 cfs with solid 52-degree water, though fire closures have shifted access routes to Pierce, ID.

Steelhead are arriving on the Clearwater with prime water temperatures in the low 50s and stable flows around 10,100 cfs. Fish numbers are building, and overcast conditions favor movement through the lower river.

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.

Early steelhead are arriving on the lower Clearwater thanks to cold dam discharge and prime water temperatures. Small hair-wing and skated flies should be your focus.