Rock Creek Fishing Report – July 27, 2025
Rock Creek is in excellent summer condition with clear, stable flows and active trout feeding throughout the day. This classic freestone stream is offering fantastic dry fly opportunities right now, with hoppers, caddis, and small attractor patterns leading the way. Early mornings are producing strong mayfly hatches, while afternoons are all about hopper and terrestrial action along grassy edges. The evening caddis hatches are providing the perfect end to a full day of fishing.
Current Conditions
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Flows: Ideal for wading. The river is low enough for easy crossing but still cool and productive.
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Water Temperature: Cool mornings in the low 60s, warming to the mid-60s by late afternoon.
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Weather: Sunny and warm with light breezes in the afternoon—perfect conditions for hopper fishing.
What’s Working
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Dry Flies: Morrish Hopper, Pink Chubby, Thunder Thighs (sizes 8–12). Purple Haze, Royal Wulff, and Parachute Adams (sizes 14–16) are also getting attention in riffles and pockets.
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Caddis: Elk Hair Caddis and X-Caddis (sizes 14–18) are strong in the evenings.
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Nymphs & Droppers: Frenchie, Pheasant Tail, and Duracell Jig (sizes 14–18) under a hopper are cleaning up in deeper pools.
Guide Tips
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Focus on the soft edges, undercut banks, and shaded water during the midday sun for the best hopper takes.
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Mornings are great for technical dry fly fishing with small mayflies—keep a few PMD spinners handy.
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In the evenings, switch to caddis patterns and work the riffle tails and softer glides.
Why Fish Rock Creek Now?
July is peak season for Rock Creek, and conditions are lined up perfectly for dry fly enthusiasts. The mix of terrestrial action during the day and evening caddis hatches makes this stream one of the most reliable options in Western Montana right now. Our guides know the best stretches for hopper fishing and pocket water action—book a guided trip now for a true freestone experience on Rock Creek.
