Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating

4/5

October 24, 2024

October is a great time to be fishing Rock Creek. It marks a neat change in the season as the trout shift from a more terrestrial-based diet to our smorgasbord of fall hatches. Not to mention, you can’t beat the weather and scenery up there right now. Now, more Mahogany mayflies, BWOs and October Caddis are fluttering around “the Creek.” Mahoganies are a sz 14-16 and BWO’s are a sz 18.  A size 12-14 orange stimulator, PMX or Chernobyl can be skated around up there now and produce some explosive eats. There are still some Trico’s out as well.  So, if fishing are rising to bugs you can barely see that’s most likely what they’re eating.  Make sure to have all in your box just in case.

Sunny, bluebird days are the Achilles heel of good dry fly fishing this time of year. Therefore, it’s best to prospect with a big, foam terrestrial for those residual hoppers and match the hatch with your nymph. Jig mayfly nymphs like pheasant tails, natural-colored perdigons, and Duracells are all catching fish. Additionally, your stonefly nymphs like TJ Hookers and Copper Johns, as well as Prince nymphs, Hare’s Ears, and San Juan Worms are working well. We are seeing a few Mahoganies and BWO’s, but nothing crazy just yet. Be prepared with small duns and cripples ranging from 14-18 for those big, particular trout keyed in on dry flies.

Streamer fishing has been a great option for those that stick to it.  Brown/Yellow, White or Olive are good fall colors on the Creek.  A sinking leader or sink tip line will help you keep that streamer in the zone. Small, single-hook streamers like Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnows and Autumn Offenders are a crowd favorite. Enjoy it while the gettin’ is good!

Current Recommended Flies For Rock Creek Fly Fishing

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Rock Creek, Montana Weather Forecast

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