Rock Creek has been fishing well this winter even through the fluctuating snow and rain. As one of our premier rivers in the area, it's one of your best bets for finding that large late winter fish.

While throwing nymphs under an indicator is the surefire way of finding fish, Rock Creek also has many places along the way where euro nymphing is just as popular. Our recommendations are perdigons, TJ Hookers, and jigged Hares Ears. If you feel the need to get out but don't know where is to find fish, everything on Rock Creek up to the 15 mile mark should still be relatively accessible through January and February.

Streamers are also a great opportunity to find fish that are holding in some of those deeper holes. Jigged Sparkle Minnows and JJ Specials are choice flies for the stubborn trout. This time of year it's important to really pick the water apart with the slow retrievals to find where the fish are holding. 

This river is tricky enough to wade even through the summer, and with very little cell service up there, make sure to be careful during crossings. If temperatures stay above freezing during the day, there should be little to no ice jams. However things change quick up here in northwest Montana. With multiple days of below freezing temperatures, the river is known to jam up quickly. Plan accordingly and make sure to check the forecast before your next outing.