How many rock creeks are in Montana?

Rock Creek, a tributary to the Clark Fork River, is nestled a short drive to the southeast of Missoula in the beautiful state of Montana. There are actually two rivers named Rock Creek in Montana; one in the southeast near Red Lodge, and the Rock Creek in southwest Montana, profiled here.

When can you float Rock Creek?

Floating the Rock Creek. Floating the river is a great way to cover water and fish in the spring, during the salmonfly hatch, and during run-off. Floating is prohibited after June 30. Most folks float pre-runoff in April through June.

Where is Rock Creek Montana?

Rock Creek is a 52-mile (84 km) river in Missoula and Granite County, Montana. Rock Creek is a tributary of the Clark Fork river. The river’s headwaters are in Lolo National Forest near Phillipsburg, Montana.

What kind of fish are in Rock Creek Montana?

Rock Creek Fish Species

• Brown Trout.
• Whitefish.
• Capnia Overview. Nemoura Overview. Skwala Overview.
• Blue Winged Olive Overview- Spring. March Brown Overview.
• Salmonfly Overview. Golden Stone Overview.
• Green Drake Overview. Pale Morning Dun Overview.
• Hopper Overview. Ants & Beetles Overview.
• Trico Overview. October Caddis Overview.

Where does Rock Creek start in Montana?

Clark ForkRock Creek / Mouth

What rivers in Montana have bull trout?

2020 BULL TROUT REGULATIONS Bull trout fishing is permitted in four western district waters of Montana: Hungry Horse Reservoir, South Fork Flathead River, Lake Koocanusa and Swan Lake.

How do you fly fish in Rock Creek Montana?

Fall provides excellent fly fishing for brown trout on the lower stretch of Rock Creek. During the fall, brown trout move out of the Clark Fork in large numbers and head upstream. Streamers should be used when fishing for these browns, swimming them right along the bottom near the banks and through the holes.

Where can I fish in Rock Creek MT?

Fishing Rock Creek: Dalles to Clark Fork The lower stretch of Rock Creek, between Dalles and the river outlet at the Clark Fork, offers an excellent mix of rainbow and brown trout fishing on the upper half and primarily brown trout fishing on the lower half. Rock Creek Road is paved for much of this stretch of river.

Where are the biggest fish in Montana?

Montana Record Table

Fish	Length (inches)	Site
Arctic Grayling	20	Washtub Lake
* Big Mouth Buffalo	40.7	Nelson Reservoir
Black Bullhead	14.37	Smiley Slough
Black Crappie	16.7	Tongue River Reservoir

Can you target bull trout in Montana?

Bull trout fishing is permitted in four western district waters of Montana: Hungry Horse Reservoir, South Fork Flathead River, Lake Koocanusa and Swan Lake. All other waters in Montana are closed to intentional fishing for bull trout.

How is the fishing at Rock Creek Lake?

Rock Creek Lake can be fished with waders near the boat launch or, better, with a float tube. Use streamer patterns and sinking lines. Water is clear and cold. Another good spot to float tube is the inlet side of the lake near the creek.

What’s the biggest brown trout caught in Montana?

32.42 lbs.
Montana Record Table

Fish	Length (inches)	Weight
Blue Sucker	34.56	13.29 lbs.
Brook Trout		9.06 lbs.
Brown Trout	37	32.42 lbs.
* Bull Trout	37	25.63 lbs.

Where are the biggest brown trout in Montana?

the Marias River
Helena angler bests 2-month-old longnose sucker state record Robbie Dockter of Conrad holds the new Montana state record brown trout caught March 3 on the Marias River. The fish weighed 32.42 pounds and measured 37 inches long.

Can you swim in Rock Creek Lake?

Rock Creek Lake is popular for fishing, especially the planted Alpers trout. A day use area at the southeastern end of the lake makes a great place for shore fishing and swimming.

What kind of fish are in Rock Creek Lake?

The four species of trout in Rock Creek Canyon are brook, brown, rainbow, and golden. Rainbows can be found in most of the creeks and lakes in the canyon, along with brookies and browns. Goldens are quite elusive and are found up canyon in the higher lakes.

What is the biggest fish ever caught in Montana?

Montana Record Table

Fish	Length (inches)	Weight
Lake Trout	42.5	42.69 lbs.
Lake Whitefish	27	10.46 lbs.
Largemouth Bass	22.5	9.58 lbs.
* Largescale Sucker	23.1	6.16 lbs.

What is the biggest rainbow trout ever caught?

48-pound
On Sept. 5, Canadian angler Sean Konrad obliterated the IGFA all-tackle world rainbow record with a 48-pound rainbow out of Saskatchewan’s Lake Diefenbaker, eclipsing a 2-year-old record held by his twin brother.

Why is Rock Creek Campground closed?

Rock Creek Campground will be closed the entire 2020 – 2024 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal. Rock Creek Campground sits on a large, sandy flat under a grove of oak, pine and cedar trees.

Is Rock Creek Lake closed?

Those sites are close together and not as appealing as the tent-only sites. The maximum length of stay at Rock Creek Lake Campground is 7 days. Rock Creek Lake Group Camp is located across the lake off Rock Creek Road….Rock Creek Lake Campground.

Rock Creek Lake Campground Amenities
Dump station:	No