Fishing Season: Year round; Tributaries closed December 1-third week of May. Check regulations before fishing.

Flint Creek - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

43

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flint Creek has had a bump in flows with the warm weather and rain. Look for slow moving deeper water as Flint starts to have more water in there. Also stay tight to the banks since those fish can find calmer water under the cut bank.

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5-Day Outlook as of 5/29/26

Over in the Philipsburg valley, it is going to be a little wet this weekend. Highs in the 40’s and 50’s with a chance of rain both Saturday and Sunday. Temps will start to warm up on Monday and highs will be in the 60s.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/29/26

Streamer fishing is going to be the ticket on Flint with the water bumping. Throw a Kreelex, Mini Dungeon, Sparkle Minnow or a Lil Kim to get those fish to come out of their hiding spots. Nymphing and Dry Dropper rigs can still produce some fish. Throw a Chubby up top with a Hares Ear or a Prince Nymph below.

Local Species Available Year round; Tributaries closed December 1-third week of May. Check regulations before fishing.

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    Brown Trout

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    Mountain Whitefish

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    Cutthroat Trout

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Griffith's Gnat N/A #16-18
Midge N/A #18-20
Elk Wing Caddis N/A #12-16
Bead Head Prince N/A #12-14
TJ Hooker tan 10-12
Perdigon black, red 14-16
Vernille San Juan Worm N/A #8-12
Lightning Bug N/A #14-16
Sparkle Minnow yellow and brown 12
Kreelex copper and brown 6

Griffith's Gnat

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Description: About Flint Creek

Flint Creek winds down out the Pintler Mountains, back and forth across the hay fields near Philipsburg. The meanders are so tight at times you could virtually fish two sides of a button hook at the same time. The miles of undercut grassy banks are home to wild brown trout that eagerly eat hoppers all summer long. Most of Flint Creek is private so please respect that and ask first before entering someone's ranch.

Nearest Airport:

Missoula International Airport (MSO)

Hatches:

Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

The warmest hours of the day

Best Stretch:

Just north of Philipsburg but ask before you fish - very little public access so please secure permission from landowners.

Best Access:

Just north of Philipsburg but ask before you fish - very little public access so please secure permission from landowners.