Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
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Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week
The North Fork is fishing lights out on every stretch. Enjoy this dry fly season! While you may increase your odds with nymphs, dry fly season on the North Fork is something special, especially with the opportunity to see native and wild westslope cutthroat trout rise from the bottom in gin clear water to kiss your dry fly!
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Glacier Anglers5-Day Outlook as of 7/5/25
Following a two-day rainstorm, the weather is set to get hot, and fishing should be spectacular in the first part of the week. As temps increase, get out early and let the fishery rest in the hot afternoons.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/5/25
Don't forget about the tailouts of runs. Often, bigger fish are sitting in those bubble lines at the tail ends of deep runs, waiting for the conveyor belt of bugs to slide over them. This is often in shallower water than you may expect to find them in, but don't give up on that drift! Also, look for cold, fresh water coming into the river, where you'll find hatches of mayflies and midges and eager fish in the seams coming off Parkside creeks and even Forest Service-side culverts.
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): |
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Adams | purple | 12-16 |
Elk Wing Caddis | olive | 12-16 |
Yellow Sally | tan | 12-14 |
Patriot Dry Fly | blue, red | 12-14 |
Stimulator | yellow | 12 |
Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig | any color | 14 |
Glacier Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line