Grasshopper Creek

Grasshopper Creek flows through the historic mining town of Bannack, Montana's first territorial capital, before joining the Beaverhead River near Dillon. This small freestone stream offers good fishing for brown and rainbow trout in a setting rich with Gold Rush history. The creek passes through Bannack State Park, where visitors can explore preserved ghost town buildings alongside fishing. Fish average 10-14 inches with occasional larger browns in deeper pools. The creek fishes best from late spring through fall, with terrestrial patterns being particularly effective during late summer hopper season. Access is available at the state park and along county roads. The combination of historic interest and fishing opportunity makes Grasshopper Creek a unique destination. The surrounding Beaverhead Mountains provide beautiful scenery, and the proximity to the Beaverhead River allows anglers to combine small-stream fishing with a float trip on trophy brown trout water.