Clearwater River

The Clearwater is running clear and steady at 3,130 cfs as of October 16, with water temperature holding at 52 degrees. This is prime swing water for steelhead moving through in good numbers, and drift boats will find very doable conditions. Jet boaters should know the shallows well, as low flows expose rocks and gravel bars. Mahogany duns, blue-wing olives, October caddis, small fall tan caddis, midges, and spruce moths are active. Consider black, purple, and orange patterns like Hobo Speys, Killowatts, and string leeches.