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Depuy's Spring Creek

Date: 11/04/2026
Posted by: Toby Swank

Current Conditions

DePuy's Spring Creek has been fishing well, although it's been a little technical lately. Midges have been the most consistent hatch, with some good blue-winged olive activity on calmer days. Anglers have been finding the better dry fly opportunities from late morning through early afternoon, particularly when the wind stays down.

Small flies and light tippet are important on DePuy's. For dry flies, Griffith's gnats, midge clusters, and small BWO emergers in sizes 18–24 are worth carrying. When fish aren't rising, smaller zebra midges, pheasant tails, and sowbugs are good nymph options. Small leech patterns have also been producing some larger fish.

Additional Resources:

- Fly Fishing Bozeman in November

Recommended Flies

				  Black Lite Brite Perdigon nymph

Black Lite Brite Perdigon

				  Montana fly fishing staple for many conditions when imitating Mayflies.

Gold Lightning Bug

				  Spanish Perdigon Dark Olive

Dark Olive Spanish Perdigon

				  Zebra Midge Black Copper

Black Zebra Midge

				  Sprout Midge Gry

Gray Sprout Midge

				  Use a Pats' Rubberleg for Madison River fishing in high-water.

Black Pat's Rubberleg

				  Flashback Pheasant Tail TNG G Bd PT

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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