The Clark Fork is in good shape around Missoula as flows continue to drop and clarity improves. The river is now much more manageable than it was during runoff, and fish are spreading into classic summer water. Look for trout along grassy banks, inside bends, foam lines, soft seams, side channels, drop-offs, and slower shelves near heavier current.

Golden Stones are the main focus right now, with Salmonflies fading in most places. PMDs, caddis, Yellow Sallies, and Green Drakes are also active and should create good dry-fly chances throughout the day. Dry-dropper fishing remains a strong way to search, but single dries can be productive when fish are rising or tucked tight to the bank.

Missoula weather is warm through Thursday, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, then cooler and wetter weather arrives Friday through Sunday. Afternoon wind may be a factor, but the cloudy weather could help extend PMD, Green Drake, and caddis activity. If clarity holds, the Clark Fork should continue to fish well.

What's Working

Dry Flies

• Golden Stones #6-10
• Chubby Chernobyls #6-12
• Water Walkers #6-10
• PMDs #14-18
• Green Drakes #10-12
• Yellow Sallies #14-16
• Elk Hair Caddis #14-16
• X-Caddis #14-16
• Corn Fed Caddis #12-14
• Purple Haze #14-18
• Parachute Adams #14-18

Nymphs

• Pat's Rubber Legs #6-8
• TJ Hooker #6-8
• Zirdles #6-10
• Frenchies #14-16
• Split Case PMDs #14-18
• Psycho May #14-18
• Caddis Pupa #12-16
• Perdigons #14-18
• Pheasant Tails #14-18
• Prince Nymphs #12-16

Streamers

• Sparkle Minnows
• Mini Dungeons
• Peanut Envy
• Sculpzilla
• Thin Mint
• Woolly Buggers
• Kreelex
• Barely Legal
• Small sculpin patterns

The Clark Fork should continue improving as flows gradually drop and fish settle into more predictable summer water. Stoneflies will remain the headline attraction, while PMDs and caddis become increasingly important. Anglers targeting softer edges, side channels, and structure-oriented water should find consistent action, with some excellent dry fly opportunities developing whenever hatch activity peaks.