Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 10/15/25

Oct 15, 2025

Paradise Valley Spring Creek Fishing Report 

With the cloudy and rainy days we've been getting this week, the Paradise Valley spring creeks have been fishing well!  Mornings have been on the chilly side, but there have been some consistent hatches in the afternoons when temps warm up. 

Last weekend we even heard of a couple blanket BWO hatches (as well a smaller, creme-bellied baetis hatch).  The Fall BWO's have been #18-20's, the smaller creme bellied baetis has been a #20-22.

As the weather gets cooler more browns will be running up into the creeks to spawn later in November.  As always, please be respectful of our future generation of fish.

If you are not yet familiar with the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks let one of our guides show you the way. You will learn different approaches to each run, riffle, corner hole as well as what to use and the proper techniques needed to catch fish.

Give us a call for more info or to book a trip! 1-406-222-7130

Recommended flies

Dry flies: 

Harrop BWO No Hackles #18-22
Harrop CDC baetis emergers #18-20
Brook's Sprout Emerger BWO #16-20
Baetis Vis A Dun #20-22
Hi-Vis Baetis #16-20
Short Wing Emerger BWO-16-20
Gray Olive Captive Dun #18-20

Nymphs:

BWO Crack back nymphs #18-22
Tungsten bead BWO Crack back nymphs #18-22
Thin baetis nymph #18-20
Dark baetis nymph #18-20
Olive hot spot perdigon #18-20
Copper Drake Nymph #14-20
Sawyer Style PT's #14-16
Sawyer Sulfur nymph #18-20
Midge larva #18-22
Olive Scuds #16-18
Grey Scuds #16-18
Grey Sow Bugs #16-18
Spring Creek Leech #10-12

Recommended Terminal Tackle: 

Rod:  A 3 or 4-weight fly rod are best for light presentation, tippet protection, and getting the best drift.

Tippet: TroutHunter 6X, 6.5X - (fluorocarbon or nylon), Scientific Angler's 6X, 6.5X - (fluorocarbon or nylon), Airflo 6X, 6.5X nylon, Rio Fluoroflex 6X, 6.5X.  7X or smaller is possible, but only with the right rod and operator, otherwise plan on loosing some flies when the fish go for the weeds...

Nymph Leader: 9-12' 6X knotless, 12' 6X George's Hand Tied Hot Butt Leader

Dry Fly Leader: 12' 6X knotless, 12' 6X George's Hand Tied Clear Butt Leader