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Spring dry fly fishing on the Clark Fork

April 22, 2026 Missoula 3 photos
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Trip Summary

The Clark Fork’s spring fishing is heating up with Skwalas, March Browns and BWOs getting the fish looking up! Dry fly season is here! Nymphing is also producing well when the dry bite isnt up to par.
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Fishtales Outfitting
Missoula, Montana, United States
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PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INQUIRE FOR ANY DAYS AS THERES A GOOD CHANCE A GUIDE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU! Running angling trips out of Porters Corner, Fishtales Outfitting – Clark Fork River invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Capt. Michael ai...

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Lower Clark Fork Fishing Report 6/14
Lower Clark Fork Fishing Report 6/14
June 15, 2026
The Lower Clark Fork north of Missoula is fishing great with dries and dry/dropper rigs. We’re seeing multiple hatches on any given day. PMDs , Brown and Gray drakes. BWOs. The fish are looking up late mornings into early the afternoon. Dry/dropper has been deadly with large Chubbys and a tungsten jig head nymphs are your best all around producers.
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