Montana Fishing Reports ยท Western Region
Below Missoula, the lower Clark Fork grows into a big river toward St. Regis and Superior, with rainbows, cutthroat and long, slow pools.
Looking for the latest Clark Fork River St. Regis river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Clark Fork River โ St. Regis.
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Clark Fork River St. Regis fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The St. Regis gauge reads around 3,100 cfs and clear.
Look for BWOs on cloudy afternoons in the long flats, and nymph the deeper seams.
Load your fly box
Before you head to St. Regis, bring: JuJu Baetis #18-20, Parachute Adams #16-20, Pat', s Rubber Legs #8-10, Zebra Midge #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Clark Fork River St. Regis details
| Access | Fishing access sites along I-90 near Superior and St. Regis. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 2,700 ft |
| Nearest town | St. Regis, Montana |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbow and cutthroat trout |
| Regulations | Montana's stream regulations vary by district and river. Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for the current rules. A Montana fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Lolo National Forest campgrounds nearby |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Big water. Pick your wading spots carefully. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Skwalas and BWOs.
Summer
Caddis and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs.
How to get there
From Missoula, take I-90 west to Superior and St. Regis.