Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 05/26/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy’s Spring Creek has been fishing really well lately and continues to be one of the more consistent options around southwest Montana while runoff keeps changing conditions on the larger rivers. Water clarity has stayed good, flows are stable, and fish are feeding throughout the day.
PMDs have been the main focus lately, especially during the afternoons when cloud cover sticks around. Fish have been rising steadily through the flats, softer seams, and weed edges, and there have been some really good technical dry fly windows over the last several days. PMD cripples, sparkle duns, and smaller parachute patterns have all been fishing well.
Nymphing has still been productive during slower periods between hatches. Small pheasant tail-style nymphs, zebra midges, PMD nymphs, and lighter perdigon patterns have all been getting eaten. Longer leaders, lighter tippet, and clean drifts have mattered much more than constantly changing flies.
There has not been much streamer fishing happening lately, with most anglers focused on dry flies and technical nymphing setups.
Additional Resources:
- Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide To May
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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