September 3, 2026

North Fork Clearwater River

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

Flow

1,060 cfs ↑

Water Temp

58°F · Prime temp

Trend

Rising

Observed

4h ago

Conditions

At 1,060 cfs as of September 4, the North Fork is running high but healthy—a rain bump rather than a blowout. The added flow spreads fish into marginal water, so focus on run tops, current tongues, undercut banks, and slower water beside the main current. Water temperature sits at 58°F, and cloud cover makes subsurface tactics especially productive right now.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Work the upper ends of runs, current tongues around rocks, undercut banks and the slower water immediately beside stronger current

Recommended flies

Larger nymphsSmall streamers

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