Trip brief · McCoy Creek
How to go fish the McCoy Creek
The months we list for the McCoy Creek are July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for July, the next month we list.
July
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — July
Caddis#14-18
Pale Morning Dun#16-18
PMD Sparkle Dun
Ant (Terrestrial)#14-16
Access
McCoy Creek Campground
43.185, -111.100parking
McCoy Creek above Reservoir near Alpine (USGS 13029500, historic)
43.181, -111.115parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Idaho fishing license required. McCoy Creek and tributaries: trout limit is 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout (Idaho Fish and Game Fishing Planner, 2025-2027). Palisades Reservoir tributaries: trout limit 6, no harvest of Cutthroat Trout, no harvest of kokanee (IDFG 2025-2027 seasons and rules). Verify current IDFG rules before fishing. Wyoming license rules apply if you fish the Wyoming bank.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the McCoy Creek page →