Rock Creek has been fishing very well over the past few weeks.

Midges remain a consistent presence on the creek, and we’re beginning to see some Nemouras and Capnia showing up as well. The Skwala hatch should start fishing well before long.

Nymphing continues to be the most dependable approach this time of year. Running an indicator rig with heavier flie such as Double Bead Stones, Pat’s Rubber Legs, and TJ Hooker helps get your flies down quickly into those slower winter holding areas.

Streamer fishing has also been productive. Fishing heavier patterns low and slow, like Woolly-Headed Sculpins, Mini Dungeons, and Woolly Buggers, has been effective. On bright, clear days, stripping a sparse, slightly flashy pattern along undercut banks or through pocket water can often trigger aggressive takes.