Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 04/11/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The weather cools a bit this weekend with snow and rain in the forecast on Montana’s Depuy’s Spring Creek. However this weather is a recipe for some pretty awesome dry fly action. The cloud cover should get fish up on Midges and the early stages of Blue Wing Olives. Nymphing has also been solid lately.
If you run into some fish rising try fishing a Peacock Cluster, Top Secret Midge, or a Griffiths Gnat. Really take it slow and watch the fish as you can usually tell what they're eating. If the eats are more splashy and you can't quite make out what they are eating, it's likely Midges. If you see them slowly sipping a taller looking bug of the water that is likely a Blue Wing Olive. For Blue Wings a Sparkle Dun or a Parachute Adams Should trick some fish. We have been using a 12 foot 5x leader for most of our dry fly fishing.
For your nymph rig try setting up a tandem nymph set up. A red worm or large bead dark Perdigon make great top flys. Below that try a Zebra Midge, Micro May, Pheasant Tail, or an even smaller Perdigon. The deeper holes have been holding the most fish but we are starting to pick them up in the riffles as well.
Depuy's Spring Creek winter rates are $40 per rod
Recommended Flies
Black Zebra Midge
Gray Sprout Midge
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
Olive Wooly Bugger
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.
Read our "Depuy's Spring Creek Fishing Guide" for a detailed overview of the creek and tips from our Bozeman MT fly fishing guides.
Depuy's Spring Creek Fishing
Depuy's Spring Creek is a paradise for fly fishing enthusiasts, offering over 3 miles of spring-fed creek managed exclusively for fly fishing. The creek winds its way north through gentle meadows filled with old willows and cottonwoods, meeting the Yellowstone River. Depuy's is famous for its abundant wild trout and is on every serious fly angler's bucket list.
Angler limits and private water fees are in place to reduce crowding and angling pressure, reservations must be made in advance by calling 406.222.0221. This Montana fly fishing treasure is a must-visit for any angler looking for a pristine fly fishing experience.
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.