Rock Creek Fishing Report
Our Rock Creek river fishing report comes to you straight from the river. We are on Rock Creek fly fishing daily during the season and know what’s happening. Check back often for up-to-date Rock Creek fishing reports.
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April 12, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
Rock Creek has bumped up quite a bit this week, making wade fishing it a bit challenging. Flows near Clinton at 1,400cfs and climbing. This will likely peak in the next few days and start to drop. Still, the Creek is relatively clear. Those fishing from the bank have found success despite the high flows.
Nymphing and streamer fishing will be the most productive this week given the flows. Double Bead Stones, Front St. Stones, Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, Blow Torches, Jig PTs and San Juans under a bobber/skwala dry will produce fish. Target the soft insides or along structure that creates a break from the high water.
On top, make sure to have an assortment of mayfly dries. There are small dry fly windows in the afternoon with the March Browns and BWOs hatching. Some of our favorites have been the D&D Cripple, DL Cripple and Ms. Tickles. Conditions to target these hatches (and skwalas) on top should improve after flows begin to drop.
Bighorn Buggers, Kreelex, Sparkle Minnows, Jig Zirdles and Micro-Dungeons are the streamers to have right now. Now is a great time to streamer fish Rock Creek, as baby trout and sculpin are scattered everywhere. Whether it's a sink-tip or a heavy streamer, you need some weight to give yourself a shot.
Looking Forward
The warm weather will bring the Creek up later this week. We'll keep you updated.
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ROCK CREEK Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Rock Creek flows, temperature, and conditions before hitting the water.
ROCK CREEK FLOWS
ROCK CREEK Temperature
ROCK CREEK WEATHER FORECAST
See the Rock Creek fishing report weather forecast for the next 7-days. For more information on the forecast or detailed weather data, please visit NOAA Weather Data – Philipsburg, Montana.
