Fishing Season: Early Inland Trout

Tomorrow River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

46

Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Tip of the Week

Murky water provides an opportunity to fish streamers and larger nymphs. Streamer retrieves shouldn't be fast, just enough movement for the fish to sense the fly. Dark colors provide a strong profile in stained water and flash helps reflect the available light to get the fish's attention. Our largest cased caddis larvae (Pycnopsyche) are also active this time of year and make a substantial and easy meal. Fish these deep in runs, pools, and around woody structure.

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Map of Tomorrow River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 3/20/26

There's a lot of snow melting this week. Expect water clarity to be reduced. Despite the cool influx of melt water, warmer air temps will make for comfortable fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/20/26

Tight line and indicator nymphing with weighted nymph imitations. Drifting and swinging streamers. Dry flies fished with a deliberate skip or skitter to actively rising fish.

Local Species Available Early Inland Trout

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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):
Flagler's Frozen Fox Black 8
Galloup's Peanut Envy Black 2
Conehead Bunny Muddler Olive 8
Chewing Gum Cased Caddis Chartreuse 8

Flagler's Frozen Fox

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Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Recommended Gear

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:

Taenyopterix (Early Season Stonefly) nymphs and adults Various Stonefly nymphs Caddis larvae Scuds Leeches Eggs Baitfish Mayfly nymphs Midges

Best Time to Fish:

10am-2pm

Best Stretch:

Lower Tomorrow

Best Access:

Amherst Dam