The Clark Fork River has seen a slight uptick in flows over the last few weeks, though it's slowly receding again. The upper Clark Fork is currently very low with no change in sight. However, the lower Clark Fork—below the confluence with the Blackfoot is fishing quite well. If you're looking to switch things up, the lower Clark Fork offers excellent warm-water opportunities, including smallmouth bass and pike!

Hoppers and large mayflies like the Brindle chute, Donkey Kong Hopper, or Sweet Grass Hopper have been productive. On the lower Clark Fork, head-hunting those extremely skittish fish with tiny trico patterns can be your best shot at hooking into a truly large trout. This time of year, a well-placed drowned trico or trico spinner can pay off big. 

They Nymping has been good with PTs, Perdigons, and Pats being particullarly effective. Hanging those under a large hopper or chubby will be the best bet to get those active fish to eat. 

If you're targeting smallmouth in the far lower sections of the Clark Fork, any streamer resembling a crawdad is sure to get eaten! Their favorite snacks include a range of colors in Zirdles, Chicago Overcoats, and even jigged Sparkle Yummies.