Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 03/09/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy’s Spring Creek has been fishing well this early spring. Clear water and steady conditions keep fish feeding most days, but they’re selective and good presentations matter. Long leaders and careful drifts make more difference here than constantly changing flies.
Midday into the afternoon has been the most productive stretch. Once the sun gets on the water, insect activity picks up and fish begin feeding more consistently through the slower glides and along the weed edges.
Nymphing can produce fish when nothing is happening on the surface. Small baetis nymphs and midge patterns have been the most productive. split case BWOs, small pheasant tails, and zebra midges are all good choices right now. Fish them lightly through the deeper slots and along the weed lanes where fish are holding.
Dry fly fishing is often the reason anglers are here this time of year. Baetis can show up on cloudy afternoons, and midges are present most days. parachute adams, small BWO dries, and Griffith’s gnats in the 18–22 range will cover most situations when fish start rising.
Streamer fishing isn’t a major focus on the spring creeks, but a small bugger or leech pattern can move a fish if you’re working deeper water early or late in the day.
Overall DePuy’s Spring Creek is offering good early spring fishing if you slow down and focus on presentation. Light tippet, accurate casts, and matching the small bugs will make the difference here.
Additional Resources:
- Fly Fishing Bozeman In March
Recommended Flies
Dark Olive Spanish Perdigon
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Gold Lightning Bug
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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