Fishing Season: April-November

North Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

53

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

The North Fork is fishing very well on all stretches, from the border to the main stem.

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Map of North Fork Flathead River

Water Flow Data

Tidal Conditions

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Glacier Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 6/27/26

Rain early this week with water temps and air temps warming later in the week. Water levels should be holding. Mornings are chilly with fish eating mostly nymphs, then a lot of dry fly action in the afternoon.

Techniques & Tips as of 6/27/26

While we are finding fish in "summer water", you'll still find them in the "winter water" this week--slow seams and quiet eddies, as well as backwater channels. Cutthroat are eating mayflies, small stoneflies and midges on top in the slack water, and perdigons on longish droppers.

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):
CDC Caddis purple 12-16
Elk Wing Caddis olive 12-16
Gee's Supafly Stone Dry tan 12-14
Patriot Dry Fly blue, red 12-14
Bead Head Stonefly yellow 12
Vernille San Juan Worm any color 14

CDC Caddis

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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 adult Stonefly adult Caddis adult Midge Mayfly nymph

Best Time to Fish:

late afternoon

Best Stretch:

All stretches!

Best Access:

Great Northern Flats, Glacier Rim