Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 08/19/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek has been fishing well, but it's making anglers earn it. The morning trico hatch has been the best opportunity to find rising fish, with sulphurs taking over later in the day. Weed growth is starting to become more of a factor, so good drifts are more important than they were a few weeks ago.
If fish are feeding on top, stick with tricos or sulphurs. Once the surface activity slows, a small sowbug, scud, zebra midge, or pheasant tail has been a better choice. Most fish aren't moving far, so getting the first drift right is more important than changing flies.
This isn't a creek where covering water pays off. Slow down, pick one fish at a time, and expect to spend more time watching than casting. That's usually when the better fish end up in the net.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Report | August 2026 Montana Conditions
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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