Fishing Season: April-November

North Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 42°

Temp:

42°

Water Temp:

43

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

Look for slow water! Last weeks warm weather caused the river to rise and the visibility to decrease.

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Map of North Fork Flathead River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Glacier Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 5/15/24

Cooling trend forecasted into the weekend. Expect river to drop and fishing conditions to improve slightly

Techniques & Tips as of 5/15/24

Slow jigging small streamers with a bit of flash. Nymphing off the bottoms. Sparkle worms and stonefly nymphs . Some skwalas are starting to happen.

Local Species Available April-November

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    Trout

Glacier Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Vernille San Juan Worm N/A 12-16
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer purple 12-16
Bead Head Hare's Ear Flashback N/A 14-18
Brass Cone Head Woolly Bugger purple 12-14
Krystal Bugger black 12
Cone Head Muddler Minnow N/A 12

Vernille San Juan Worm

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Description: About North Fork Flathead River

The North Fork of the flathead Flows directly south from the Canadian Border, and makes up the western boarder of Glacier National Park until its confluence with the Middle Fork at Blankenship Bridge. The North Fork is an exceptional West Slope Cutthroat fishery, with breathtaking views of Glacier National Park.

Nearest Airport:

Glacier International - Kallispel (FCA)

Hatches:

Skwalas

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

big creek

Best Access:

big creek