I have floated the clearwater a few times for steelhead, and its an easy row from Orofino down, Ancoring isn't to bad but their are a few places that are nice plug slots for rowing, but it is just to fast for even my 20 pound anchor to hold for very long without the boat deciding it wants to start whipping around. I don't classify the clearwater as a beutifull river from Orofino down because the busy Highway right along the edge of the river, really kinda ruins it for me. Above orofino the road is not as busy but the water gets a lot more technical and scenic. If it were me I would use the Cat to move from spot to spot and throw eggs or shrimp with big Spin Glos. If you don't have a boat, the Clearwater has bank access all up and down it.