Flow
715 cfs
Water Temp
67°F · Prime temp
Trend
Steady
Observed
7d ago
Conditions
The North Fork Clearwater is one of the most dependable summer fisheries in the region, with early steelhead arriving and solid trout holding to riffle transitions, current seams, and shaded structure as flows recede. Water temperature is running prime at 67°F as of August 26, with flows stable at 715 cfs at the Canyon Ranger Station gauge. Fish early or late to avoid the warmest midday hours. Consider nymphing low and slow with smaller patterns alongside hair-wing and skated steelhead flies to cover the range of holding water.
Gauges
Techniques
- #12 or #14 Chubby with a lightly weighted nymph underneath will handle nearly every situation
- Smaller nymphs in the pocket water on North Fork work well
Recommended flies
Small nymphsHair-wing steelhead fliesSkated fliesChubby Chernobyl #12 or #14Lightly weighted nymphs