Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 07/10/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek is a solid option right now and is one of the better places to spend a day if dry fly fishing is the goal.
PMDs are still bringing fish to the surface, and there have been enough bugs around to keep trout looking up through the middle of the day. The evening spinner fall has also been worth sticking around for when the wind cooperates.
There's no reason to carry a huge fly selection. A handful of PMD dries, emergers, and spinners will cover most situations. If fish aren't committing on top, hanging a small mayfly nymph or midge below a dry has been a good way to pick up a few extra fish.
Like always on DePuy's, patience goes a long way. Take the time to find a feeding fish, make a good first cast, and let the presentation do the work. It's not a creek where making more casts catches more fish. It's a creek where making the right cast usually does.
Additional Resources:
- The Best Bozeman Fly Fishing in July
Recommended Flies
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Gold Lightning Bug
Dark Olive Spanish Perdigon
Black Zebra Midge
Gray Sprout Midge
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Pheasant Tail
Depuy's Spring Creek Fishing Trips
Fly fishing Depuy's Spring Creek has long been a Montana fly fishing tradition for anglers fishing throughout Big Sky Country. This private spring creek is ideal for technical anglers with intermediate to advanced fly fishing skills. Stealthy approaches, accurate casts, and delicate presentations are required to fool these well-educated, wild trout by mid-summer.
Fins and Feathers has been guiding Montana fly fishing trips to Depuy's Spring Creek for over two decades. Our Bozeman fly fishing guides are patient instructors who understand the nuances required to find success on Depuy's Spring Creek.
Depuy's Spring Creek Fishing
Check out our comprehensive "Depuy's Spring Creek Fishing Guide" for seasonal insights and tips from the Bozeman fly fishing guide staff at Fins and Feathers.
Depuy's Spring Creek Area Map
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