North Central Idaho / Clearwater
Middle Fork Clearwater River
Live Conditions
Middle Fork Clearwater River — NF Clearwater near Canyon Ranger Station
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
28.73 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
82° / 52°
Tomorrow
☀️Clear sky
89° / 58°
Wed
☀️Clear sky
98° / 65°
Thu
☀️Clear sky
109° / 58°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 994 CFS · 66°F · PMDs continue. Hoppers
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Middle Fork Clearwater River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Middle Fork Clearwater River · August · Late Summer
🟢 Active now at 66°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
PMDs continue. Hoppers (size 8-12) productive. Caddis evenings. Native cutthroat fishing prime. Single barbless hooks in many stretches — check IDFG rules.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Middle Fork Clearwater River
Wild & Scenic freestone formed by the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway near Lowell. Steelhead in fall and winter, native cutthroat and bull trout in summer — a transition river between the upper wilderness forks and the big-water Clearwater below.
Regulations
Bull trout federally protected — release immediately. Steelhead seasons set annually by IDFG. Single barbless hook in many stretches — check current regulations.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Middle Fork Clearwater River with more confidence.
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