Fishing Season: General Inland Trout

Tomorrow River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

54

Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Tip of the Week

The Hendrickson mayflies are starting to emerge. Look for these size 14 adults to come floating down in the late morning. A soft hackled nymph in size 12 works well early on. Size 14 emergers and duns fished right in the film work great if you want to fish dries. Remember to come back in the evening to fish flush floating spinner patterns too!

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Map of Tomorrow River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/8/25

Sunny and hot all week! Flows are good with visibility increasing. Fishing has been great and the hatches are kicking in!

Techniques & Tips as of 5/8/25

Immitate actively emerging insects with periodic lifts during the drift and swung presentations across and down stream. Once fish are focusing their attention on the surface, switching to dry flies is a fun and rewarding change from the subsurface fishing.

Local Species Available General 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):
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail N/A
Hare's Ear Nymph Natural 12
Tactical Parachute Dark Hendrickson 14
Guide Winna Spinner Brindle 14

Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

Guides everywhere are amazed by these soft hackle Tunghead patterns.

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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:

Ephemerella subvaria (Hendrickson mayfly) Brachycentrus (Grannom caddis) Baetis mayflies (Blue Wing Olive mayfly) Stonefly Nymphs Leeches Baitfish Scuds Midges

Best Time to Fish:

7am-Noon

Best Stretch:

Lower Tomorrow River

Best Access:

County Q