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Welcome to Rock Creek

For over 30 years, we have been the destination fly shop for anglers of Rock Creek, a world-class blue-ribbon trout stream in West Central Montana.

Rock Creek Report – May 17, 2024

CFS: 1450 Water Temperature: 47 – 59 Degrees Fahrenheit  Dries: Drakes, Mayflies, Mother’s Day Caddis, and Terrestrials Nymphs: Stoneflies, Spanish Bullets, Perdigons, and San Juan Worms FISHING REPORT Hello anglers, Randi from the Merc here! Runoff is officially upon us.

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Rock Creek Report – May 10, 2024

CFS: 665 Water Temperature: 43-51 °F Dries: March Browns, Gray Drakes, Mother’s Day Caddis, Skwalas Nymphs: Stoneflies, Hare’s Ears, Pheasant Tales, Perdigons FISHING REPORT   Hey, fellow anglers! This is Randi—the newest employee at the Merc. I’ve been lucky to

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Rock Creek Report – May 3, 2024

CFS: 598 Water Temperature: 41-45 °F Dries: Gray Drakes, Blue-winged Olives, March Browns Nymphs: Large stonefly nymphs, Dark Perdigons, Pink Worms FISHING REPORT It’s been a very up and down spring here on Rock Creek, at least in terms of

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Need a place to stay? The Mercantile has a six-room motel right behind the fly shop and is a short walk from some great Rock Creek fishing. “The Merc” has everything you’ll need for an unforgettable fishing experience!

Rock Creek Fisherman’s Mercantile is a fully-stocked fly shop, selling everything from flies and tackle to rods, reels and lines, as well as wading gear and apparel. We also provide snacks and refreshments, as well as a large selection of local, craft beers.

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