What flies are hatching on the Rock Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rock Creek include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Rock Creek?

The Rock Creek is running at 292 CFS at the Near Clinton gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rock Creek fishable today?

Yes — Rock Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 292 CFS at the Near Clinton gauge.

Rock Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Rock Creek — Near Clinton

Fishable

292CFS

Discharge

5.35ft

Gauge Height

49.8°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

52°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph24.62 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

57° / 37°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

63° / 39°

Thu

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Rain

74° / 48°

0.2"

Fri

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Rain showers

70° / 45°

0.18"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 292 CFS · 49.8°F · Hopper season continuing. BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rock Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rock Creek · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 49.8°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

Hopper season continuing. BWOs returning (size 18-20). Cooling water, active cutthroat. Fall colors through the Rock Creek canyon spectacular and uncrowded.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Rock Creek

Blue Ribbon tributary of the Clark Fork east of Missoula. Wade-only pocket water with one of the most reliable Salmonfly hatches in the West and excellent westslope cutthroat fishing through summer.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunHopperBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Bull trout federally protected — release immediately. Wade-only after July 1 in upper sections — check FWP for current float regulations. Native Westslope Cutthroat C&R in many stretches.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Rock Creek with more confidence.