Montana · River fishing · Clinton

Rock Creek

Moderate
difficulty
May–Sep
best months

Rock Creek is a river fishing spot in Montana's Lolo National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is rated moderate, and the surrounding forest makes it a natural base for a day of casting or a longer outing in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Potomac weather station show July and August highs around 82°F with lows in the low 40s, while winter brings highs near 30°F and regular snow days from December through February. Several hikes lie within a short drive. Babcock Mountain is about 2 miles away, and Solomon Ridge and Welcome-Sawmill Saddle are both within about 6 miles. For an overnight stay, Norton Campground is roughly 9 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Rock Creek

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 8°

      8 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 9°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 17°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      64° / 30°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 38°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 41°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 39°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 32°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 23°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      39° / 16°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      29° / 9°

      8 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Potomac, MT, 11.9 mi away at 3,690 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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