Clark Fork
Beginning as Silver Bow Creek at Butte, the Clark Fork heads northwest past Deer Lodge and Missoula, picking up the Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Flathead rivers before running beside the Cabinet Mountains into Idaho.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Clark Fork (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 310 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Silver Bow Creek at Butte, near the Continental Divide, Montana |
| Mouth | Lake Pend Oreille near Clark Fork, Idaho |
| State | Montana |
Thompson Falls, Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge dams impound the lower river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Clark Fork are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ↗
Lakes on or near the Clark Fork
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Clark Fork (Wikipedia) ↗