Rock Creek

An absolute jewel amongst Montana’s trout streams, Rock Creek seems like a place that hasn’t changed forever. The river flows fast and clear year round, in a setting that is a classic Montana mountain stream. Rock Creek drains the back side of the Anaconda Wilderness and joins the Clark Fork headed to the Pacific. From sometime in mid-May through June every year anglers float this stunning river on a special, limited permit authorized through the Lolo National Forest.

Rock Creek has a wonderful Salmon Fly and Golden Stonefly hatch back to back, and the native Cutthroats, Rainbows and Browns are aggressive and plentiful. Launches are limited, and early booking is a great idea, since arrangements must be made in advance with the Lolo National Forest.