Flow
Very low · 3,240 cfs
Water Temp
60°F · Prime temp
Trend
Falling
Observed
23d ago
Conditions
Cooler fall weather is pushing steelhead into the Clearwater, and conditions favor active fishing right now. Water temperature sits at 60 degrees, prime for fall steelhead. Flows are running low and stable at 3,240 cfs as of October 3. Dry-line fishing with smaller hair-wing or skated flies is producing, and a light sink-tip will cover more water if you want to work deeper pockets.
Gauges
Live cameras
Clearwater River at Spalding
USGS 13342500 · Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Every 60 min · daylight
Clearwater River at Orofino
USGS 13340000 · Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 AM
Every 60 min · 247
Techniques
- Dry lines and smaller hair-wing or skated flies are great option for steelhead
- Steelhead are looking up and will take flies very close to or on the surface
- Light sink-tip can work for steelhead, especially if windy
Recommended flies
Hair-wing fliesSkated flies