How to go fish the Rock Creek

The months we list for the Rock Creek are March, April, May, June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

Hoppers#8-12
Chubby Chernobyl, Dave's Hopper
Ants and Beetles#14-18
Foam Beetle, Fur Ant

Access

Rock Creek Road Bridge (Lower)
46.737, -113.685parking
Norton Campground
46.592, -113.561parking
Harry's Flat Campground
46.458, -113.472parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Montana FWP for current regulations. Bull trout are catch-and-release only statewide. Specific gear restrictions may apply. Artificial flies and lures only on some sections.

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 Rock Creek page →