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

Rock Creek - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 41°

Temp:

41°

Water Temp:

46

Blackfoot River Outfitters's Tip of the Week

1. Try a dry dropper! 2. Fish the slow inside bends and deeper pools 3. The creek is on the rise and float season is on the horizon!

Directions open in app

Map of Rock Creek

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Blackfoot River Outfitters
Blue Damsel Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24

With the warmer weather we have been having the creek has risen pretty significantly. It is currently on the drop so the time to get out is right now. The water is slightly off color but the march browns have been out in the afternoon.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24

Nymphing is going to be your best method right now. Stripping smaller streamers such as kreelex or sparkle minnows.

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):
Tunghead Pheasant Tail N/A 12-16
Adams Brown 12-14
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph N/A 12-16
Gray Fox N/A 14-16
Chubby Olive 10-14
TJ Hooker Coffee 10-12
Elk Wing Caddis Tan 14-16
Adam's Purple Parachute N/A 12-16
Perdigon Black/Red 16-18
Skwala Olive 12-14

Tunghead Pheasant Tail

Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.

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Item #144J

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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:

Skwalas, BWO, and Midge

Best Time to Fish:

All day. Evening fishing has been great.

Best Stretch:

The entire river is fishing well.

Best Access:

Upper: Gilles Bridge Lower: Valley of the Moon