Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 09/04/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek has been a good place to spend the day with the cooler weather we've had this week. The morning trico hatch is still around, and overcast afternoons have started to bring a few baetis into the mix. There have also been fish eating flying ants, so it's worth keeping a few in the box.
Don't rush to tie on the first fly that comes to mind. Watch the fish for a few minutes and let them tell you what they're eating. If nothing is happening on top, a small pheasant tail, zebra midge, scud, or sowbug has been enough to keep fish interested.
The biggest mistake right now is trying to fish the creek too fast. Pick a fish, make a good presentation, and move on if it doesn't eat. Some days the creek has been generous, and other days it's made anglers work for every fish.
This feels much more like a report from someone who actually spent the day on DePuy's rather than someone summarizing hatch charts. It also avoids the repetitive "fishing well," "technical fishery," "worth carrying," and "best approach" language that has been creeping into the reports.
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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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