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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.

The Fly Tyer’s Roundtable

When my grandfather founded Rock Creek Fisherman’s Mercantile, he made it a point to have three things always free at his fly shop; a cup of coffee, a fly casting lesson and a fly tying lesson. He considered teaching the

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Rock Creek Fishing Report – Summer 2023

CFS: 1120 Water Temperature: 56-62 °F Dries: Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Yellow Sallies, Drakes, Purple Attractors, Brindle Chutes Nymphs: Hare’s Ears, Pat’s Rubber Legs, Pheasant Tails, Perdigons FISHING REPORT It’s finally starting to feel like actual summer here in Western

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Rock Creek Fishing and Road Report

CFS: 778 Water Temp: 38-40°F Dries: Blue-winged Olive, March Brown, Purple Haze Nymphs: Double-bead Stonefly, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Perdigon, Black Streamers FISHING REPORT Hello fly fishers!  It’s been a minute since my last report, in no small part due to the

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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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