Fishing Season: General Inland Trout

Tomorrow River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

52

Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Tip of the Week

Caddis are active insects both during emergence and egg laying stages. To be successful then, your fly needs to imitate this movement as well, not just the size and color of the natural. During the day, let your subsurface caddis pupae swing into midstream and retrieve them with short strips. During the evening, skitter your adult caddis imitation by holding your rod tip high and wiggling it in a controlled side to side motion. In both cases, keep your line under control with your nondominant hand and strikes will be aggressive.

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Map of Tomorrow River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/6/26

Our mid-day hatches of spring mayflies and caddis continue with good numbers appearing daily. Water levels are dropping back down and getting clear. Expect cool nights and sunny days through the weekend.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/6/26

Swung soft hackled nymphs. Skittered caddis dries. Dead drift mayfly dries.

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):
Elk Hair Caddis Tan 16
Roza's Rockerka N/A 14
Baltz's CDC Caddis tan 16
CDC Soft Hackle Jig Olive 14

Elk Hair Caddis

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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:

Brachycentrus (Grannom Caddis) Hydropsyche (Tan Caddis) Ephemerella subvaria (Hendricksons) Baetis (BWOs) Various Stonefly nymphs Caddis larvae Scuds Leeches Eggs Baitfish Mayfly nymphs Midges

Best Time to Fish:

Noon-Dusk

Best Stretch:

Upper Tomorrow

Best Access:

Rising Star Mill