Rock Creek, Montana Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions
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Rock Creek, Montana Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions
My tips of the week
1. Think yellow sallies, PMD's, ants, and beetles. A golden stone with a dropper will do the trick too. 2. Throw dries! 3. The creek is slippery and still running a little fast. Be careful wading!
Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Rock Creek is currently Good

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Blackfoot River Outfitters
Blue Damsel Lodge

Water flow: 579 CFS at the mouth.

Visibility: 36 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 60 Degrees F

Water condition: Stained

Best time of day to fish: Morning through evening.

Best stretch: The upper is still the best bet, but the lower is fishing well too.

Best access point: Upper: Gilles Bridge Lower: Valley of the Moon

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Yellow sallys, PMD's, PED's, caddis, and Midges.

Fish species: Cutthroat, rainbow, cutt-bow, brown, bull, some brook trout, and whitefish.

Fishing season: Year round

Nearest airport: Missoula International Airport (MSO)

Rock Creek Description

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 ...

Techniques & Tips

Throwing dries!

7-Day Forecast

Flows will continue to drop after recent rains.


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