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

Rock Creek - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

59

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Rock Creek is in great late season wading shape with cold, clear water moving through. Terrestrials remain a great way to attract fish with a dropper underneath. Focus your attention on pocket water, fast boulder seams, and deep riffle transitions. With the cooler weather, sunny spots will also fish well. ***Closed to fishing from boats/vessels July 1 through Nov. 30***

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Map of Rock Creek

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Blackfoot River Outfitters
Blue Damsel Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 9/11/26

Rock Creek this weekend will have temps in the 70s with a chance of rain both days. The rest of the week will be similar to the weekend with temps in the 70s with a mix of sunshine, clouds and rain.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/11/26

Start with Hopper, Foam Beetle, or Chubby in the morning to try and get a fish to rise. If trout aren't fully committing to the dry fly, tie a dropper on like size #14–#16 Perdigon, Duracell, or Jigged Hare’s Ear dropped 2 feet underneath. Streamer fishing in the cooler weather has also been very productive with a Sparkle Minnow, Kreelex or a bigger articulated streamer.

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

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    Cutthroat

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    rainbow

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    cutt-bow

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    brown

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    bull

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    some brook trout

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    and whitefish.

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Stimulator N/A #10-14
Elk Wing Caddis N/A #12-16
Big Sky Salmon Fly N/A #8-12
TH 20 Incher N/A #8-12
Elk Wing Caddis N/A 14-16
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer N/A #10
Zebra Midge N/A #18-20
TJ Hooker Coffee 10-12
Perdigon Black/Red 16-18
Sparkle Minnow N/A #8

Stimulator

This attractor dry fly is great for imitating stoneflies and caddis.

3.99

Item #0928

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Blackfoot River Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Rock Creek

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 fish counts in the state. Rock Creek is a perfect classroom complete with consistent depth and speed riffles for nymphing, long and smooth taliout dry fly slicks and boulder-choked fast water corners providing a haven for streamer chase'n trout. Wade fishing the Creek with a guide affords any level of angler an opportunity to improve his/her skills, and, it's simply the best chance anywhere in Montana to catch five different trout species in one outing.

Nearest Airport:

Missoula International Airport (MSO)

Hatches:

Terrestrials

Best Time to Fish:

Morning and the Evening

Best Stretch:

Stick to the upper or lower. Stay out of the canyon in the winter.

Best Access:

Upper: Gilles Bridge Lower: Valley of the Moon