clark-fork-river

Clark Fork River is a river in Montana.

It ranks #14 among the 17 waters of Montana in the registry, and is of regional prominence.

Its official name is Clark Fork.

Also called The Clark Fork.

Fished for trout (inferred from the species listed).

Species: rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout and mountain whitefish.

USGS GNIS record: 798973.

It shares a watercourse with Bitterroot River, Montana.

Stretches: Missoula and Upper Clark Fork.

Kelly Island (feature). It is fishable. Missoulian Angler: 'The area where the Clark Fork starts to braid is called Kelly Island'. The Bitterroot record also names Kelly Island as the end of its lower section; same name, recorded on both waters.

Rock Creek confluence (confluence). It is fishable. Missoulian Angler: Rock Creek is the first major drainage to come into the Clark Fork (below Little Blackfoot). Shared with the Rock Creek record.

Bitterroot River confluence (confluence). It is fishable. Shared with the Bitterroot River record.

Blackfoot River confluence (confluence). It is fishable. Shared with the Blackfoot River record (near Bonner).

Milltown Dam site (feature). Dam removed; contaminant clean-up site (Missoulian Angler). Historical landmark. Also called Milltown Dam.

Sourced from 1 independent fly site.

Sources: missoulianangler.com.

Access, closures and rules change; check with the state agency before you go.