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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October 15, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
Now is a great time to fish Rock Creek. Cooler nightime temps have moved the best fishing window from really early, to mid-morning and on. Nymph and streamer fishing has been the most effective, but some anglers are taking advantage of exciting dry fly opportunities in the afternoon and evening.
The bulk of our hopper and trico fishing has now passed. We've been focussing primarily mahoganies and BWOs, with dry flies and nymphs. Still the odd "hopper eat" here and there, with big October caddis patterns still fooling fish. Still, this window is short. Don't expect the dry-fly bite to last long.
Dry-dropper or nymph fishing will be the most productive. Chubbies, Skater Tots and Foam PMXs working well for those trying to hold onto the big-bug action. Subsurface, reach for Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, Jig PTs, Duracells, SJ Worms and Prince Nymphs. Small BWO nymphs like the Jig BWO and PLT nymph picking up fish keyed in on mayfly nymphs in clear water.
Expect good mayfly fishing on the overcast days. PAs, Purple Hazes or Brindlechutes, Tilt-Wing and Loop Wing Duns in sizes #14-18 have been effective.
Streamer fishing has been stellar for those willing to work for it. Big Horn Buggers, Mini Dungeons, Lil Kims and Sparkle Minnows are some of our favorites on Rock Creek this time of year. Reach for the small, flashy streamers on the sunny days. They'll be looking for them!
Looking Forward
This is one of our favorite monts of the year on Rock Creek. Fishing should be great as long as current conditions persist.
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ROCK CREEK Flows & Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Rock Creek flows, temperature, and conditions before hitting the water.
Rock Creek Flows @ Clinton, MT
MF Rock Creek Flows @ Philipsburg, MT
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.
