Today
97°F
Patchy Smoke
W 6 mph · 17% precip
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Today’s verdict
Smoke — a big 36°F swing through the day.
2,190 CFS−160Flow
73°F+1°2,190 CFS is right around its typical level for July — this stretch typically runs 1,430–2,720 CFS.
Wading tends to be more manageable at typical flows, but beds shift and cold water saps strength fast — read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 73°F, the water is above the trout-stress threshold — consider resting the fish until it cools.
Weather
95°FSmoke
Wind NNW 3 mph
Sunrise 6:05 AM · Sunset 9:18 PM
Observed (1 hour ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 18:00
Today
97°F
Patchy Smoke
W 6 mph · 17% precip
Tonight
62°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 2 to 7 mph · 33% precip
Tomorrow
98°F
Patchy Smoke then Sunny
W 2 to 17 mph · 5% precip
Fly recommendations are paused — water temperature is above 68°F. Don't fish stressed trout — please check on-site before deciding. (current: 73°F)
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The gauge above Missoula sits on the lower Clark Fork — the big western-Montana freestone river anglers fish out of Missoula. It carries both flow and water temperature, so the conditions here reflect the water you'll actually fish.
Location
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Montana’s largest river, changing from an upper freestone near Missoula to broad lower reaches and reservoirs. Target species include Rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout, plus whitefish. Roadside and public access is scattered; boats are most efficient on broad sections. Productive timing is Spring before runoff and July through fall. Major hatches and foods include Skwalas, caddis, PMDs, golden stones, hoppers, tricos and olives. Common approaches are Dry-dropper fishing, nymphing and streamers; technical dry-fly fishing on lower flats. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
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