Fishing Season: April-November

North Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

56

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

The water temps have stabilized with the recent cooler weather to below 60 degrees. Still always keep fish in the water and keep handling to a minimum. River levels are dropping again rapidly . Good action on attractors ants and beatles. slow early wait until it warms up. If you find fish work the water as they are starting to bunch up

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Map of North Fork Flathead River

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Tidal Conditions

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Glacier Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 9/21/23

Outside temperatures are going to stay in the mid to low 60s. with lows near 40. We are expecting stable weather through the week. It feels like fall is creeping in! Caddis are still around with good hatches later in the day and the terrestrials are abundant as temps warm up mid day.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/21/23

Purple Chubby patterns and flashy prince nymphs as indicators. Downsize to a Purple Haze Ant pattern and beetles are producing well.

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):
Patriot Dry Fly N/A 12-16
Adam's Purple Parachute purple 12-16
Lightning Bug N/A 14-18
Purple Haze purple 12-14
Travis Para Ant black 12
Flash Beetle N/A

Patriot Dry Fly

This hackle dry fly is ideal for fishing hatches on rivers and ponds.

3.49

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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:

Caddis, Ants

Best Time to Fish:

Morning

Best Stretch:

Great Northern Flats to Blankenship

Best Access:

Great Northern Flats