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

Flint Creek - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

69

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flint is in mid-summer form, low and clear. Trout are tucked tight underneath overhanging grassy banks and undercut banks. Focus on walking-pace pools, riffle corners, and shaded pockets. Get out early and fish in the morning and there may be an afternoon lull so take a break from the heat and go back in the evening.

Directions open in app

Map of Flint Creek

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Blackfoot River Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/26

The weather in Phillipsburg is going to be hot and sunny this weekend. Temps in the 80s and lots of sunshine. The rest of the week looks to be more of the same with highs in the 80s and sunshine everyday.

Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/26

A dry-dropper setup is a great option on Flint right now. Tie on a size #10–#12 foam Hopper, Beetle, or Chubby Chernobyl as your top attractor, and trail a Frenchie, or Jigged Pheasant Tail 18 to 24 inches below. Put your casts directly against the undercut banks for those fishing hiding under there to come out and eat it.

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

  • Fish Icon

    Brown Trout

  • Fish Icon

    Mountain Whitefish

  • Fish Icon

    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

Image Not Found

Item #0922

Buy Now

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Recommended Gear

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:

Terrestrials

Best Time to Fish:

Morning and the Evening

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.