Fishing Season: April-November

Middle Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

58

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

Really quiet and beautiful on the river . Fishing has been slower but better on the lower reaches

Directions open in app

Map of Middle Fork Flathead River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Glacier Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 11/13/24

Winter weather condtions staring but forecast sunny the next week. Water conditions expected to remain flat and low

Techniques & Tips as of 11/13/24

Small streamers deep. Deep nymph rigs and when its nice and sunny small midges

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):
Schroeder's Parachute Hopper tan 12-16
Chernobyl Ant brown 14-16
Adams Parachute Dry Fly purple 10-14
Bead Head Caddis Pupa natural 12-14

Schroeder's Parachute Hopper

Fishing this high-floating hopper dry fly is as effective as it is fun.

2.99

Item #017K

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Glacier Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Middle Fork Flathead River

The Middle Fork of the Flathead River originates in the heart of the Great Bear Wilderness in one of the most remote and pristine areas in the lower 48. Once the river reaches Hwy 2, just west of Marias Pass, if flows westward, following the highway and making up the majority of the southern boarder of Glacier National Park until its confluence with the North Fork near Blankenship Bridge. The Middle Fork is a true Jewel, with excellent West Slope Cutthroat fishing along its entire length.

Nearest Airport:

Glacier International - Kalispel (FCA)

Hatches:

small caddis and midges

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

moccasin to West Glacier

Best Access:

Essex