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:

66

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Rock Creek is in prime August wading shape with cold water flowing through the canyon. Terrestrial action along the grassy banks has been very good. Focus your attention on shaded pocket water, fast seams, and deep riffle transitions. ***Closed to fishing from boats/vessels July 1 through Nov. 30***

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Map of Rock Creek

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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Blackfoot River Outfitters
Blue Damsel Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 8/21/26

Rock Creek this weekend looks to have temps in the 70s with a chance of thunderstorms and rain both days. The rest of the week looks to have temps in the 70s and 80s with a mix of clouds and sun.

Techniques & Tips as of 8/21/26

In the morning start with a Chubby, More or Less Hopper or any other hopper along the bank with a dropper 18-24 inches underneath. Throw a #14–#16 Perdigon, Duracell, or Frenchie as the dropper. General attractor patterns like a Purple Haze, Parachute Adams, Plan B or a Water Walker are great options as well.

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