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:

61

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Our tip of the week is to walk! With unusually low flows this year, many of our rivers have better wade access than normal. Take advantage of the best stream access laws in the country and cover some river miles below the high water mark. By putting some distance between yourself and your vehicle, you can find areas that don't get as much pressure. The fish you will find there may be a bit easier to trick with your fly and who knows, you may even find your new honey hole!

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Map of Rock Creek

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5-Day Outlook as of 9/19/25

Weather up Rock Creek is going to be pleasant over the next week. Daytime highs will get up into the 70’s and low 80’s with overnight lows dropping as low as the high 30’s. This cold weather at night is helping keep water temperatures fishable throughout the day.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/19/25

There are some opportunities to fish the trico hatch on Rock Creek right now. General attractors and terrestrials are also an option for the dry or die angler. If you’re willing to go subsurface with nymphs and streamers you will be rewarded.

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 8-14
Elk Wing Caddis N/A 12-16
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph N/A 12-16
Royal Wulff N/A 12-16
Chubby Olive 10-14
TJ Hooker Coffee 10-12
Bead Head Caddis Pupa N/A 14-16
Adam's Purple Parachute N/A 12-16
Perdigon Black/Red 16-18
Spruce Moth N/A 14

Stimulator

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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 and some Tricos in the mix.

Best Time to Fish:

Early morning or late in the day

Best Stretch:

The entire river is fishing well.

Best Access:

Upper: Gilles Bridge Lower: Valley of the Moon