Fishing Season: General Open Season

Tomorrow River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

52

Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Tip of the Week

Caddis hatches typically happen during the warmest part of the day and into the evening. Hatches have been happening for some time now and trout are still looking up even though nothing is happening. Even if you don't happen to see any on the water's surface the elk hair caddis can make a great attractor fly. Don't be afraid to skeeter one across the surface. To do this you can make a slow sweep with your rod dragging the bug across the surface for a short distance, make a slow strip with your line hand, or just wiggle the tip of your rod for something a little more erratic.

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5-Day Outlook as of 5/16/24

Fluctuating weather of the next 7 days. highs ranging from 66 to 86 degrees with Thunderstorms in the mix as well.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/16/24

When late-night mousing, cast equally across the stream, or downstream and work your fly back. We would suggest a heavier rod such as a 9ft 6wt with a 7.5ft 3x leader. When not mousing, stick to dries in low water, typically caddis or Hendrickson's this time of year. During highwater, nymphs and streamers work the best, but as day turns to light, don't shy away from the mouse.

Local Species Available General Open Season

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Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Elk Hair Caddis tan 12
Elk Hair Caddis blac 16
Galloup's UV Caddis Pupae Olive 14
Fluttering Foam Caddis Olive 16

Elk Hair Caddis

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Description: About Tomorrow River

The Tomorrow River undergoes many changes as it flows its 22 miles through sandy Portage County. The upper Tomorrow is characterized by tight quarters fishing for wild Brown Trout and native Brook Trout. These sandy headwaters give way to a greater variety of water types, punctuated by large granite boulders as the Tomorrow transitions into its lower sections. Locals use the Amherst Dam as a landmark to distinguish between the Tomorrow’s upper and lower sections. As a whole, the Tomorrow River sustains a healthy trout population with its fair share of 20” fish. Each June, multiple generations of anglers converge in anticipation of the Tomorrow’s prolific Hex hatch. Only a 20 minute drive from Stevens Point, with easy access points in Nelsonville, Amherst, and Waupaca.

Nearest Airport:

Central Wisconsin Airport

Hatches:

Brachycentrus (Grannom) Caddis Hydropsyche Caddis E. subvaria (Hendrickson) Glossosoma Caddis Stonefly Nymphs

Best Time to Fish:

4-8pm

Best Stretch:

Lower Tomorrow from the Amherst Dam to Durrant Road.

Best Access:

Amherst Dam