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2026-10-11GOOD
Wonderful small stream fishing in autumn; light rods such as 1-3 weight or Tenkara are ideal for these intimate waters.
RenegadeAntsBeetlesElk Hair CaddisHot Pink Adamsperdigons
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Small mountain stream west of Bend. Fun pocket water fishing.
rainbow trout · brook trout
Current Tumalo Creek fishing conditions
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Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention Shevlin Park zone.
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Tumalo Creek location
44.0200, -121.5600
Gauge observations
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Recent reports by reach
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Confluence Fly Shop
2026-07-24EXCELLENT
Tumalo Creek is fishing great with very cold water temperatures. Dry flies and 5x tippet are all you need for a great day.
Reported water clarity: clear
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2026-07-10GOOD
Tumalo Creek has been producing consistently week after week. Fishing is notably better away from the main road, where larger fish may be found.
Hatches in this report: Caddis, PMD.
CaddisPMDsAnts
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Fly Fishers Place
2026-07-04GOOD
Tumalo Creek is a good small-stream destination for a summer day, best fished with a tenkara rod or light 2-weight for small fish in clear mountain water.
Reported water clarity: clear
antbeetlerenegadeadamscahillPT soft hacklebrown perdigon
View original report ↗Confluence Fly Shop
2026-05-22EXCELLENT
Opening day on Tumalo Creek — fish haven't seen flies all season and are eager to eat. A box of dry flies is likely all you need.
ParachutesPara WulffsFlying AntsFoam BeetlesAdamsElk Hair CaddisStealth Links
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2026-05-17GOOD
Tumalo Creek opens for the summer season on May 22nd. It is noted as a great small stream spot and well-suited for Tenkara anglers.
View original report ↗Confluence Fly Shop
2025-10-03GOOD
Dry-dropper is a good starting tactic; if fish are rising to the surface fly, drop the dropper and cycle through confidence dry patterns. Creek closes at end of October.
Elk Hair CaddisParachute (olive)Parachute (brown)Parachute (black)Parachute (gray)Parachute (yellow)small Stimulators
View original report ↗Confluence Fly Shop
2025-08-29GOOD
Tumalo Creek remains a great fishing option with cold water temps well below concerning thresholds. Terrestrial patterns are the go-to flies.
Parachute AntsBionic AntsFoam Beetles
View original report ↗Confluence Fly Shop
2025-08-22EXCELLENT
Tumalo Creek is fishing quite well with a wide variety of dry fly and nymph patterns producing fish. Most techniques will work on this creek.
Hatches in this report: PMD, BWO.
Missing LinksBionic AntsCinnamon AntsSparkle Flags PMDPink Cahillssmall Hippie StompersPurple HazeParachute PMDsParachute BWOsMicro ChubbiesPanty DroppersBaetis nymphsLightning BugsGuide's Choice Hare's EarsPartridge and OrangesFrenchies
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Confluence Fly Shop
2025-09-19GOOD
Tumalo Creek is fishing well late in the season on caddis, PMDs, ants, and beetles. Focus on the Shevlin Park zone rather than the Tumalo Falls area.
Reported location: Shevlin Park zone
Hatches in this report: Caddis, PMD.
CaddisPMDsAntsBeetles
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