Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 06/19/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek is fishing well and is starting to get into one of its better stretches of the season.
PMDs are becoming the main focus, and anglers are finding more fish looking up throughout the late morning and afternoon. The hatch isn't always heavy, but there have been enough fish rising that it's worth spending time with a dry fly rod in your hand.
When fish aren't on the surface, small nymphs continue to produce. PMD nymphs, zebra midges, sowbugs, scuds, and WD-40s have all been good choices. Long leaders, light tippet, and good drifts remain more important than the exact fly.
The creek has been fishing best when anglers slow down and focus on individual fish rather than covering a lot of water. There are plenty of opportunities, but DePuy's still rewards patience.
Dry fly fishing should continue to improve over the next couple of weeks as the PMDs become more established. For now, showing up prepared to fish both dries and small nymphs is still the best approach.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To June
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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