Tumalo Creek

Tumalo Creek is fishing great with very cold water temperatures. Dry flies and 5x tippet are all you need for a great day.

Tumalo Creek has been producing consistently week after week. Fishing is notably better away from the main road, where larger fish may be found.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tumalo Creek remains a great fishing option with cold water temps well below concerning thresholds. Terrestrial patterns are the go-to flies.

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.

Tumalo Creek has cold, clear water well below the 67°F concern threshold. Caddis, PMDs, BWOs, and terrestrials are all working well in pools, riffles, and bends.