What flies are hatching on the Clearwater River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Clearwater River include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Clearwater River?

The Clearwater River is running at 11,000 CFS at the At Spalding gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Clearwater River fishable today?

Yes — Clearwater River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 11,000 CFS at the At Spalding gauge.

Clearwater River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Clearwater River — At Spalding

Fishable

11,000CFS

Discharge

5.73ft

Gauge Height

53.6°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.24 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

83°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph29.24 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

82° / 59°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

84° / 56°

Tue

☀️

Clear sky

92° / 59°

Wed

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Clear sky

101° / 64°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 11,000 CFS · 53.6°F · PMDs continue. Hoppers

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Clearwater River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Clearwater River · August · Late Summer

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🟢 Active now at 53.6°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Hoppers (size 8-12) productive — Clearwater valley grasshopper populations huge. Caddis evenings. Resident cutthroat fishing prime. Hot — fish dawn and dusk.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Clearwater River

Big-water steelhead fishery flowing west to its confluence with the Snake at Lewiston. Famous for fall and winter B-run steelhead — among the largest in the lower 48 — with resident cutthroat and rainbows in the summer months.

CaddisPale Morning DunGolden StoneHopperBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Bull trout are federally protected — release immediately. Steelhead seasons, bait, and tackle rules set annually by IDFG — check current regulations before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Clearwater River with more confidence.