Clark Fork River Report 2.10.16

It was a beautifully cloudy day on the Clark Fork River with minimal breeze to interrupt any fly casting. Fishing was very slow... as in not a single grab slow. Water was crystal clear and around 10-12000 cfs and clear. Not ideal water levels for this time of year, but still very fishable.  There was a light midge hatch that went from 1-3. This brought up only a few small trout that were regularly rising in slack water. If I were to fish that day again, I would bring a rod set up with a size 20 midge instead of swinging streamers. That way, I would at least get some action, even if they were under 12 inches. I am predicting fishing will pick up with the warmer weather expected this week. Flows through the dam should increase in the next week or so, and stay at a high cfs. Run off should increase a little bit, but we shouldn't see muddy water for at least a couple weeks.

Come on down to the Fly shop and let us know how your last outing went. Or where you are thinking of going. Or even just a chat about life in general. Come on down and lets see what happens.