Fishing Season: Early Inland Trout

Tomorrow River - WI

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Fall Line Outfitters Co.'s Tip of the Week

Spring is a great time to fish streamers. Bait fish begin spawning when the water temperatures start getting into the 50s. This coincides with when the trout are coming out of their winter lethargy. Start adding a little movement to your streamers and get ready for more aggressive strikes.

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Map of Tomorrow River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 4/16/25

Rains the next few days will increase our flows and lessen visibility. Stable mid-day air temperatures in the 60s and nights above freezing mean that are season is kicking into high gear!

Techniques & Tips as of 4/16/25

Target soft water seams and current breaks near structure with dark weighted streamers. Swing streamers through runs, riffels, and pools and retrieve them back through.

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):
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer Black 6
GD SculpSnack Olive/Brown 8
Zonker Black 6
Wild Turkey Leech N/A 6

Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer

Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.

2.49

Item #0311

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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:

Caddis larvae and pupae Baetis mayflies Winter stoneflies Various mayfly and stonefly nymphs Eggs Leeches Baitfish Scuds Midges

Best Time to Fish:

10am-2pm

Best Stretch:

Lower Tomorrow River

Best Access:

Amherst Dam