Rock Creek Fishing Report

Tip of the Week: If you're heading out, be ready for both: BWO dries for the slow foam lines and a box of streamers for fish that want to chase. Focus on the slower pools and deep riffle transitions while the water is cold.

7 Day Outlook: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Saturday evening through early Monday. Snow is expected Saturday through Sunday night, heaviest in the upper drainage, where several inches could pile up along with gusty east winds and blowing snow. Highs this weekend will be in the 30s up high and in the 40s near the mouth, with lows in the 20s. The sun returns Tuesday, and temperatures climb through the week. Rock Creek Road can get rough after a storm, so plan ahead.

Best Techniques Fish slow and deep while it's cold. A nymph rig with a jig Perdigon or TJ Hooker in the deeper runs and tailouts is your best bet. On overcast days look for fish rising to BWOs in the tailouts. Swing or strip a dark streamer through the boulder runs to find the bigger fish.

Conditions change fast! Call us at 406.542.7411 for the most recent updates on area rivers, fly selection, and gear recommendations. Local to Missoula? Swing through the shop to get dialed in with the best gear from Orvis, Patagonia, and Skwala, plus the exact bugs they're eating today.