Fishing Season: April-November

North Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

43

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

fish to start moving down river. Stacking in slower deeper water. small streamers

Directions open in app

Map of North Fork Flathead River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Glacier Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 11/13/24

Periods of winter like weather with rain/snow followed by some sunny days ahead

Techniques & Tips as of 11/13/24

Small Streamer, nymph rigs and small migdes and beetles when sunny and warmer

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):
Smith's Crippled Emerger pink 12-16
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer tan 12-16
Gray Fox tan 14-18
Travis Para Ant black 12-14
Pale Morning Dun Thorax N/A 12
Adams Parachute Dry Fly purple 12

Smith's Crippled Emerger

When all else fails, try these trout flies.

2.49

Item #54GG

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Glacier Anglers's Recommended Gear

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:

Mayfly's caddis

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

big creek to gn flats Water Condition: Clear

Best Access:

Big creek