North Central Idaho / Clearwater
Middle Fork Clearwater River
Live Conditions
Middle Fork Clearwater River — NF Clearwater near Canyon Ranger Station
7-Day Flow
↑ Rising
24-Hr Pressure
28.75 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
70° / 46°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
83° / 51°
Thu
☁️Overcast
91° / 58°
Fri
🌦️Drizzle
80° / 55°
0.07"
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.
6.8
Time of Day
Using: 845 CFS · 53.8°F · Hoppers still productive. BWOs returning
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 · September · Early Fall
🟢 Active now at 53.8°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
Hoppers still productive. BWOs returning (size 18-20). FALL STEELHEAD RUN BEGINNING — Middle Fork sees Clearwater system fish moving up late September. Resident trout aggressive.
🟢 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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