Depuy's Spring Creek
Date: 06/12/2026
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
DePuy's Spring Creek is getting close to one of the better stretches of the year.
The big PMD hatch hasn't fully arrived yet, but more bugs are starting to show up every day and it feels like things could happen quickly with a few warm afternoons. Most of the reports coming off the creek are still centered around midges, scuds, sowbugs, and small mayfly nymphs, but there are more fish looking up than there were a week ago.
The best fishing has generally been from late morning into the early afternoon. If fish aren't rising, sight nymphing remains the most productive approach. Small zebra midges, WD-40s, PMD nymphs, scuds, and sowbugs have all been producing fish. Long leaders and good drifts matter a lot more than constantly changing flies.
When the hatch starts, the creek changes quickly. There have already been some PMDs around, and most anglers are expecting the larger PMD emergence to really get going over the next week. If you're heading to DePuy's right now, bring both a dry fly rod and a nymph rod. There are enough fish looking up that you don't want to miss the opportunity when it happens.
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
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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.
Depuy's Spring Creek Area Map
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