Idaho County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,357 cfs typical
South Fork Clearwater River
Stocked 2× on record · IDFG
South Fork Clearwater River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho, stocked with Steelhead — most recently on Mar 25, 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
94°
61°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
69°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
98°
65°
18 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 25 | Steelhead | 251,033 | 6" | |
| Mar 23 | Steelhead | 342,875 | 6" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Middle Fork Clearwater River0.0 mi
- Clear Creek2.2 mi
- Maggie Creek2.0 mi
- Leitch Creek2.5 mi
- Cottonwood Creek4.5 mi
- Nikesa Creek4.5 mi
- Lawyer Creek5.7 mi
- Thorn Springs Creek4.7 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.
South Fork Clearwater River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork Clearwater River?+
South Fork Clearwater River is stocked with Steelhead in Idaho County, Idaho, most recently on Mar 25, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Fork Clearwater River?+
South Fork Clearwater River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Mar 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.