River Report 09/10/2026
Lower Clark Fork River
The Clark Fork is looking excellent going into the fall! Flows are up to 3800 cfs at St.Regis after some rain the last few weeks. With the rain we are seeing water temps from 56-62 degrees. With these cooler temps the best fishing is going to be when the water warms up a few degrees. 10 am to 4 pm is going to be the best bite window right now. Outside these times look for fish in slower holding water. When fish are actively feeding, still look to fish 2-4 ft deep water at walking pace speed. The foam has started to fish well again as well, highsticking emergers or shallow nymphs will definitely find fish in the foamy swirls. Dry dropper has been the most productive, a peach chubby to frenchie, pheasant tail, or hares ear 3-5 ft deep has been the ticket. We have been finding pods of fish later in the day 2-4 pm eating pmds, baietis, and the occasional trico. Find an actively rising fish, and most any mayfly or spinner size 16-18 will do the trick. The shops open 10 am to 3 pm right now, stop in and get what you need!
Flies:
Drys:
Chubby Peach: 14
Chubby Purple: 12
Cripple Pmd: 14
Trico Spinner: 18
Nymphs:
Tung. Jig Fauchi: 14,16
Tung. Jig Pheasnt Tail: 14,16
Tung. Jig Hares Ear: 14,16
Pats Rubberlegs: 8,10
Streamers:
Barley Legal: Gold/Cream
Penut Envy: Brown/Tan
Mini Bangtail: Olive/White
River Report 07/09/2026
St. Regis River
Fishing has been best early in the mornings and late into the evening with the hotter temperatures lately and it doesn’t seem like that’s going to slow down anytime soon! That being said the Regis is still at a comfortable 55-57 degrees, with lots of bug activity happening every day. Caddis and PMD’s are out, look to fish a parachute pmd or natural caddis pattern in the evening when you see them rising. During the day a size 10-12 chubby paired with a heavier tungsten nymph such as a pheasant tail or duracell trailed a couple feet off the back can give good results. If you wanna throw a streamer I’d recommend going on the smaller side like a mini dungeon or sparkle minnow. Come on in the shop and we will get you prepared to hit the water!
Dries:
Elk Hair Caddis #14-18
Parachute PMD #16-18
Purple Chubby Chernobyl #10-14
Peach Chubby Chernobyl #10-14
Nymphs:
Copper Duracell #14-16
Yellow Napoleon Perdigon #14-18
Tung. Jig SF PMD #14-16
Pats Rubber Legs Golden #12-14
Streamers:
Olive Micro Dungeon
Natural Micro Dungeon
Sparkle Minnow
River Report 06/10/2026
Thompson River
500 CFS
The Thompson River is starting to get a little low, really clear water and warming up quickly. I can tell you it’s certainly warmer than the Regis because someone decided to get a little brave and took a swim the other day…but there is still great fishing to be had! Especially with this rain and cloud cover. Chucking streamers can be an effective way to target bigger fish if you stay committed. Galloup’s, circus peanuts, and silk kitties have been my favorite. Hard to beat an honest wooly bugger as well. Staple dries and nymphs will catch fish aswell. Saw a handful of bwo’s buzzing around the other day and shucks were all along the bank, try a smaller golden pat’s rubber legs. Jigging a sparkle minnow or any jig streamer around boulders will trick em too. Just got a bunch of new streamers perfect for smaller rivers like the Thompson in the shop, we’ll get you taken care of.
River flows are measured in CFS (cubic feet per second), which tells you how much water is moving through the river at a given time. Flow levels can affect water clarity, access, and overall fishing conditions.
Lower flows often mean clearer water and easier wading, but can make fish more cautious.
Moderate flows generally offer the best balance of access, clarity, and fish activity.
Higher flows can result in stronger currents, reduced visibility, and limited wade access, but may still fish well from a boat.
Guide Tip:
Danner likes to fish the Clark Fork when flows are between 3,000–20,000 CFS, depending on water clarity and recent weather.
Flow levels can change quickly due to weather, snowmelt, and upstream conditions. If you’re unsure how current flows may affect your trip, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help you decide when conditions are right.
River flows have bumped up slightly to around X,XXX CFS following recent precipitation. Water clarity is still fishable but varies by stretch, with the cleanest water showing
Flows are currently sitting around X,XXX CFS and conditions are shaping up well for both float trips and walk-and-wade fishing. Water clarity is fair to good, with
