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Rock Creek River Description Just the Facts: 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 fishing 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. Blackfoot River Outfitters, Inc. operates on Rock Creek under a very limited special use permit from the Lolo National Forest. The permit allows for only 30 client days, which we utilize on a first come - first serve basis. Typical catch – Undoubtedly, Rock Creek provides the best chance to catch a Western Montana Grand Slam, including cutthroat, rainbow, cutbow, brown, bull, and brookie, not to mention the ubiquitous whitie. On the upper reaches expect primarily cutties 10"-13" and rainbows 10"-16" with fewer browns 12"-18". We expect to see around 30-40 opportunities per rod/per day. Total area of drainage – Nearly 11,000 square miles, and that's before you add another 10,000 from the Flathead River drainage. Total river miles we guide – The full 51 miles of the main stem, but we provide float trips only during a short season on the uppermost 16 miles. Primarily, we wade-fish the creek. Travel distances from Missoula – 20 minutes to 1 hour with an average of 40 minutes. Type of trips available – Primarily wade fishing, float/wade combos, overnights, and scenic. Bank-side accommodations – Available in our tent camps or in a wonderful B & B right on the creek, at about mile 13. Primary style of fishing – Although Rock Creek is best known for its legendary salmon fly hatch from the end of May/June, it is an exceptional dry fly fishery as early as the second week in March, when several stones and mayflies hatch. This early season action, however, is usually even better with nymphs and indicators. The Creek’s trout are not particularly picky and often a double dry rig or an attractor with a beadhead dropper gets it done. |
BRO's "Top Five" patterns:Beadhead San Juan red #8 Sofa pillow #4 Bird's nest nymph #10 Any bar-fly - orange, royal, or yellow (depending on season) #8 Hare's ear nymph with bead #14 |
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