North Fork Clearwater River

September 18, 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

679 cfs ↓

Water Temp

58°F · Prime temp

Trend

Falling

Observed

24d ago

Conditions

As of September 25, flows were running 679 cfs at Canyon Ranger Station, giving anglers more water to work with than usual. Water temperature is holding at 58 degrees, a prime window for targeting fish. Hunt current breaks, deeper pockets, riffle edges and softer water alongside heavier current. Small streamers and nymph rigs are worth your time in these conditions.

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Techniques

  • Look for fish around current breaks, deeper pockets, riffle edges and softer water alongside heavier current. Small streamers worth having ready early and late in day. Nymph rigs should remain productive through deeper runs.

Recommended flies

Small streamersNymph rigs