Clark Fork River

October 15, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Clark Fork River

Current conditions for Clark Fork River · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

9,190 cfs ↑

Trend

Rising

Observed

2d ago

Conditions

The Clark Fork is running strong and fishable in mid-October. Flows were measured at 2,940 cfs at St. Regis when the source report was published on October 15, and as of October 16, the river was flowing 9,190 cfs at the Cabinet Gorge gauge with flows rising. The elevated water is good for floating, and fall hatches including mahogany duns, blue-wing olives, October caddis, small fall tan caddis, midges, and spruce moths are active. Consider heavier sculpins, buggers, and attractor patterns like Chicago Overcoats to match the current energy.

Gauges

Recommended flies

Tan Kamikaze SculpinsOlive and black sculpinsSlider BuggersChicago OvercoatsSparkle Minnows

Access

Fishable below St. Regis or upstream toward Superior.