Rock Creek, Montana

Rock Creek in Montana is one of the state's best fishing spots, though rafting is strictly limited. It is renowned for incredible wilderness views, stark cliffs, deep canyons and fast moving waters. It runs some thirty miles, enticing the finest anglers to enjoy the many trout that zip through the region.

Located in Montana, Rock Creek is Lolo National Forest's finest angling hot spot. The terrain is rugged, an immense wilderness of mountains, canyons and cliffs. Though rafting is fairly restricted to protect the fish, the opportunities are endless in an area that is not overcrowded, but still developed enough to add pleasure to anyone's extended fishing trip.

The creek runs through towering mountains and a superb canyon. It has become known for its excellent trout watercourses, starting near Philipsburg, where two of its forks join. It flows rapidly through the John Long and Sapphire mountains, entering the forest and running for about 30 miles. The route is winding, bumpy and narrow throughout its entirety. Then it leaves, joining forces with another river.

The best spot for angling is by far in the main park section of the creek. Most fishermen can enjoy wading amongst the rocks, though rafting has been limited to boating in sections only where the raft can remain floating whilst fishing. As a result, it is free of the massive fishing groups that dot nearby rivers. In fact, it is so easy to access; a simple drive down a side road from the main highway is all that is needed.

Extended or overnight fishing excursions are well accommodated with plenty of trout to go round. Nearby established and spot campsites are found all along its course. It is truly a place of breathtaking solitude, where fish dance through swift currents in extensive rapids, vast riffles, lush rock gardens and intensely deep and picturesque water pools.