Fishing Season: April-November

North Fork Flathead River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

43

Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week

Accesses are getting easier. Slow and deep near mouths of tributaries. Tributaries are still closed so check yor regulations. boats are getting on river but action is slow. take your time and work the runs

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 4/10/24

Unsettled weather and cool temps river conditions changing day by day. River staring to slowly rise. Visibility changing daily

Techniques & Tips as of 4/10/24

Slow jigging small streamers with a bit of flash. Nymphing off the bottoms. Sparkle worms and stonefly nymphs

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):
Micro Egg N/A 12-16
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer purple 12-16
Bead Head Hare's Ear Flashback N/A 14-18
Brass Cone Head Woolly Bugger purple 12-14
Krystal Bugger black 12
Cone Head Muddler Minnow N/A 12

Micro Egg

Increase your catch rate with this micro egg trout fly.

2.49

Item #12A6

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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:

Best Time to Fish:

afternoon

Best Stretch:

big creek

Best Access:

big creek