Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 09/25/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy’s Spring Creek is fishing well. The creek remains a good choice for those looking for a quieter, more technical option near Livingston.
Nymphing has been the most productive. Small midge patterns like zebra midges and other tiny attractors are working well fished deep. Pairing them below a small scud or sowbug pattern has been a solid way to cover the water. Fishing these setups on 5x fluorocarbon has been important, as the fish are still selective in the clear water.
There are still some bugs around, though hatches have thinned. Small baetis and midges are present, and anglers may see the occasional rise in softer water. Prospecting with small dry flies isn’t a numbers game right now, but it can still move a fish or two in the right spots. Beetles are also worth trying against the banks in the afternoons, especially when the sun is on the water.
Overall, the creek is rewarding anglers who are willing to stay technical. Subsurface setups are the most reliable, but keeping a small dry or terrestrial handy in the afternoons can pay off. For anglers fly fishing Bozeman, DePuy’s continues to be a solid spring creek option through the fall.
Additional Resources:
- Livingston fly fishing in September
- Yellowstone River fly fishing in September
- Bozeman Fly Fishing this September
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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.
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