North Fork Clearwater River

August 13, 2026

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

North Fork Clearwater River

Current conditions for North Fork Clearwater River · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

842 cfs

Trend

Steady

Observed

66d ago

Conditions

As of August 26, flows sit at 715 cfs with water temperatures holding at 67°F, excellent conditions for summer fishing. Fish are concentrating around riffle transitions, current seams, and shaded structure. Consider nymphing low and slow during the warmest midday window.

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Techniques

  • #12 or #14 Chubby with lightly weighted nymph underneath is great all-around setup; accurate casts, longer leaders, and willingness to cover plenty of water pays off.

Recommended flies

Chubby Chernobyl #12 or #14 with lightly weighted nymph