Rock Creek Fishing Report

Tip of the Week Rock Creek is dropping into beautiful, stable shape and the fishing is great. Salmonflies are starting to wrap up but are still on the upper end of the river. Goldenstones are in full swing on the lower and middle part of the river. Focus heavily on log jams, soft pocket water and deeper banks.

*There are a few diversions on Rock if you are floating. Mile Marker 27 there is a tree down and then between Upper Fire Ring and the Microburst there is a new one. FLOAT CAUTIOUSLY!*

7 Day Outlook Temps on rock creek will be in the 60s and 70s which is perfect for some dry fly fishing. Looking at next week temps will continue to be in the 70s with lots of sunshine.

Best Techniques With Salmonflies starting to slow down the Goldenstones have been popping up on the lower and middle part of the river. The big Salmonflies are still up at the top end as well. A dry-dropper rig utilizing a Juicy Stone (Salmonfly or Golden), Henry’s Fork (Salmonfly or Golden), or a Chubby Chernobyl and then a TJ Hooker, Sili Leg Stone or a Price Nymph underneath has been the ticket. If the fish start eating the dry cut off the dropper and throw a single dry in a Goldenstone or a Salmonfly pattern. Streamers can also be an effective tactic this time of the year.

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