North Fork Clearwater River

September 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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Conditions

Route 255 and Hoodoo Pass have reopened, restoring access to the North Fork Clearwater and Kelly Creek after a period of closure that had kept angling pressure low. With the road now passable, expect good conditions on recently lightly fished water. Summertime patterns remain in play as fall transitions approach, with terrestrials and small flies still producing alongside emerging caddis.

Gauges

Recommended flies

AntsBeetlesHoppersCaddisOctober CaddisMahogany Duns

Access

Route 255 and Hoodoo Pass are now open.