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 16, 2025
CURRENT REPORT
We've settled into fall in the Missoula area, and Rock Creek is no excception. Flows are stable and clear, making for classic autumn fishing conditions.
Finally starting to see our fall mayfly hatches, including Mahoganies and BWOs. The recent cool down across western Montana has pushed the bite later in the day–– no need to break dawn this time of year.
Still, start the day prioritizing nymphs or streamers. We're using Pat's Rubberleg, Front St Stones, Jig Duracells, Hares Ears, Princes and PT nymphs. Other hatch-specific nymphs include the Jigged BWO, PLT Nymph and small olive or brown perdigons.
Dry-dropper fishing will improve later in the day. You might have a few fish eat the hopper still, but focus will mostly be on the mayflies mid afternoon. Parachute Roosters, Brindlechutes, and Para-Wulffs working well. Trickier fish will fall for cripple patterns like the DL Cripple, Last Chance Cripple and Sparkle Flags.
Streamer fishing has improved dramatically with the recent crummy weather. Our fall favorites on Rock Creek tend to have a lot of yellow. Reach for streamers like the Yellow Yummy, JJ Bugger or Sparkle Minnow. Also working are Mini-Dungeons, Rusty Trombones and Peanut Envies.
Looking Forward
Now is the time to be out there to experience prime-time fall fishing on Rock Creek! Good fishing will continue as long as current conditions hold. Get out there before Winter settles in.
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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
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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.
