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Type of Stream
Tailwater
Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Whitefish
Size
Small
Location
North Western Montana
Nearest Towns
Philipsburg
Maxville
Season
3rd Sat. May – Nov 30th
Access:
Poor, limited mostly to bridges
Non-Resident License
State of Montana
Weather
National Weather Service Link
USGS Stream Flow Data:
Near Maxville
Seasons:
Fly fishing Flint Creek can be good any day of the season depending on the weather and water levels.
Spring:
Late Springtime is usually a good time for fly fishing Flint Creek
Summer:
Summertime is usually okay provided the water levels are decent.
Fall:
Early Autumn fly fishing opportunities can be very good. The brown trout spawn in the fall months.
Copyright 2016 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Flint Creek Montana
Flint Creek is a great little Montana brown trout stream. It flows from the much better known Georgetown Lake to its confluence with the Clark Fork River. This is a small
stream that unless you know a land owner, must be accessed from one of several road crossings to fish. It flows though private property just about its entire course. The river is too small to float.
Although most of the trout are brown trout, there are a few rainbows and cutthroat trout in its upper section near the lake.
The flows vary greatly and can become very low at certain times of the year. However, it maintains enough to ensure a good population of brown trout even on low flows. There are plenty of deep pools and undercut banks that provide cover for the brown trout.
Most access points are from bridges. The further you get from the access points, the better off you are. Flint Creek is fished mostly from near the bridges. Getting away from the easy to fish water usually provides a good advantage.
Contrary to what many believe, the stream has a decent population of aquatic insects, as well as a variety of baitfish and sculpin. Although the brown trout average about a foot long, there’s some that grow much larger. Catching one up to eighteen inches isn’t a rare feat.
During the warmer months of the year, most anglers prefer using imitations of terrestrial insects. The banks of Flint Creek are lined with grass and brush and there’s plenty of ants, beetles and grass hoppers that get into the water for the trout to eat.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies – Flint Creek Montana
Fly Line:
A 5 weight fly line would deliver most flies that are ideal for most of the fly fishing. If you fish streamers and larger nymphs, then you should consider using a 6 weight, floating fly line.
Fly Rod:
For the five weight line, we would recommend a 5 weight, eight and one-half to nine foot,
medium fast to fast action fly rod. The rod for the 6 weight line should be from eight and a half to nine foot long, in a medium fast to fast action. A slightly heavier tip comes in handy for larger nymphs.
Fly Reel:
The reel for the 4 weight line isn’t all that important as long as it is light and holds the line. The reel for the 5 and 6 weight lines should have a good drag. It should be smooth and adjust to fine increments.
Leaders:
You should probably use at least an 8 foot leader anywhere you fish Flint Creek. We suggest you have them in sizes ranging from a 1X for streamers, up to 7X for Midges.
Tippet:
You should have extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 1X to 7X.
Waders:
Waders are needed for fly fishing Flint Creek.. We prefer the breathable type but neoprene
waders may be preferred during cold weather.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our choice for wading boots. The new rubber soles may work well. We
haven’t tried them there yet.
Wading Staff:
A wading staff isn’t usually needed but it is an option some may want to take advantage of.
Landing Net:
A landing net would be recommended but not necessary.
Flies:
We recommend “Perfect Fly” Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of every important insect that hatches on Flint Creek. Our flies are the most realistic imitations you can buy as well as the most effective imitations you can obtain. If you haven’t already tried them, we certainly hope you do.