Rock Creek Fishing Report
Best Flies for June
Top patterns for Rock Creek's biggest hatches this month — shop and add to cart.
Rock Creek is one of the most celebrated wild trout streams in Montana, flowing into the Clark Fork River about 20 miles east of Missoula. Known for its exceptional hatches and healthy population of wild cutthroat and rainbow trout, Rock Creek offers some of the best dry fly fishing in the state. Conditions can change quickly with snowmelt and rain, so staying current with the report is key before making the drive out.
This Rock Creek fly fishing report is updated regularly by our guides and staff to reflect current conditions, hatches, and techniques that are producing fish. Whether you're planning a wade trip or just checking in on conditions, this report will help you know what to expect on the water.
Last Updated: June 23, 2026
How's the Fishing?: 4/5
The fly fishing on Rock Creek has been good. Golden stones are still hatching, and there are plenty of yellow sallies and PMDs around to keep the fish looking up.
We've got a cooler, cloudier weekend coming, and that should bring out a lot more green drakes. So play the weather: focus on green drakes when the clouds roll in, and fish golden stones and yellow sallies in the sun.
Streamer fishing has been good too. The fish are starting to move into their summer lies, so look for them in faster water, on the outside seams, and in the riffles.
Flows have come down to a more wade-friendly level, which makes it a lot easier to get around and fish Rock Creek right now. We expect the coming weeks to keep fishing well, especially with the cooler, cloudier weather on the way. As the flow keeps dropping, the dry fly fishing should just get better and better.
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