Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 07/29/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek has been solid. PMDs are still the main hatch, with tricos becoming more important in the mornings. Fish are feeding throughout the day, but anglers making accurate presentations with long leaders and light tippet are finding the most success.
PMDs and tricos should be the first choice when fish are looking up. If surface activity slows, a small olive or black perdigon, pheasant tail, sowbug, or scud fished below an indicator or dry fly has been consistently productive.
Presentation is still more important than fly selection. These fish see plenty of pressure, and the first good drift is usually the best chance at getting an eat. Take the time to target individual fish instead of covering water quickly.
Additional Resources:
- The Best Bozeman Fly Fishing in July
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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