Clearwater County · stream · order 7 river · ~5,493 cfs typical
North Fork Clearwater River
1 stocking on record · IDFG
North Fork Clearwater River is a stream in Clearwater County, Idaho, stocked with Chinook Salmon — most recently on Apr 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
95°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
71°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
70°
24 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Chinook Salmon | 714,042 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Orofino Creek4.0 mi
- Canyon Creek5.3 mi
- Little Canyon Creek4.8 mi
- Freeman Creek5.8 mi
- Big Canyon Creek5.0 mi
- Dicks Creek8.0 mi
- Whiskey Creek6.4 mi
- Jim Ford Creek7.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
North Fork Clearwater River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Fork Clearwater River?+
North Fork Clearwater River is stocked with Chinook Salmon in Clearwater County, Idaho, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Fork Clearwater River?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is North Fork Clearwater River?+
North Fork Clearwater River is a stream in Clearwater County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.