Big Hole River
Bighorn River
Bitterroot River
Bitterroot River, East Fork
Bitterroot River, West Fork
Blackfoot River
Lower Clark Fork River
Clark Fork River
Middle Fork Flathead River
North Fork Flathead River
Flint Creek
Gallatin River
Georgetown Lake
Kootenai River
Madison River, Between Quake Lake and Ennis
Madison River, Below Ennis Lake
Missouri, Below Holter Dam
Yellowstone River
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Blackfoot River Outfitters |
Blue Damsel Lodge |
Water flow: 577 cfs
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 44 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Afternoons
Best stretch: The entire creek is fishing ok at the moment.
Best access point: Upper: Gilles Bridge Lower: Valley of the Moon
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Skwalas, march browns, nemouras, midges
Fish species: Cutthroat, rainbow, cutt-bow, brown, bull, some brook trout, and whitefish.
Fishing season: Year round; some tributaries closed December 1-third week of May. Check regulations before fishing.
Nearest airport: Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
On Montana's blue ribbon gem, Rock Creek, the fishing is as exhilarating as the scenery. This pristine, free flowing stream boasts one of the highest fishing counts in the state. Rock Creek is a perfect classroom complete with consistent depth and speed riffles for nipping, long and smooth tailout dry fly slicks and boulder-choked fast water corners providing a haven for streamer chasing trout. Wade fishing ...
Nymphing deep and slow. Dries if you see rising fish.
Overnight lows will keep the water temps down a bit but could warm as much as 5-8 degrees by 12-2pm. In other words no need to wake up too early!