Clark Fork River

Clark Fork River in Bonner County is 97.5 miles in length.

Facilities

Motor Restriction

No

Boat Ramp

Yes

Dock

Yes

Toilet

Yes

Campground

Yes

ADA Access

Handicap Accessible

Directions

Best accessed off of Hwy 200 near the town of Clark Fork.  Several boating access sites exist.  The IDFG-operated Johnson Creek and Clark Fork Driftyard sites provide the best access to the lower river and delta.  The Derr Island site, located on the Johnson Creek Road at the upstream end of Derr Island, provides the best access during winter.  Water level of Lake Pend Oreille can influence access at boat ramps, particularly during the winter months when the lake is at lower elevation.  Another Avista-operated access site exists on the upper river a short distance downstream of Cabinet Gorge Dam along Hwy 200.

Recommended Game Fish

• Walleye (Sander vitreus)
• Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
• Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii)
• Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni)
• Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
• Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
• Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
• Northern Pike (Esox lucius)
• Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii x O. mykiss)
• Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush)

Fish Stocking Records

All Waters Open All Year

Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

Daily Bag Limits

The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season.