Local Spring Creeks

There are several factors that make spring creeks unique.  Spring creeks are fed by under ground aquifers.  The water is filtered through limestone as it’s pushed to the surface.  The limestone provides the water with a steady alkaline ph of around 8, which offers a buffer to changes in water quality.  The water is also very clear with a constant temperature because it is fed by ground water.  The steady supply of water from the aquifer makes for a constant flow that is not influenced by snow melt.  Spring creeks also usually have a gentle flow that discourages scouring.  All of these factors add up to a system that supports healthy vegetation with many aquatic insects, which equate to superb trout habitat. 

Nelson’s Spring Creek

Fish our privately owned, local Nelson’s Spring Creek is limited to 6 anglers per day and offers 3/4 of a mile of fishable water.  Hiding in the numerous riffles, runs, and pools are rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and mountain white fish.  The stream offers anglers the unique challenging opportunity site fish to selective cruising trout or enjoy the advantages of fishing a riffle.

Armstrong’s Spring Creek

Armstrongs Spring Creek is limited to 12 anglers per day and offers 1.5 miles of fishable water.  The creek consists of numerous riffles followed by beautiful runs and tail outs.  Swimming the stream are rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and mountain whitefish. Due to the refraction of light in riffles, the fish are more challenging to see, but the keen eye can pick them out.

Depuy’s Spring Creek

Depuys Spring Creek is limited to 16 anglers and offers 3 miles of fishable water. The creek offers many riffles, runs, pools, and a flowing pond. Fish species available are rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and mountain whitefish. The stream has many sight fishing opportunities, plenty of riffles, and the unique ability to fish a flowing spring fed pond inhabited by wild trout.