Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Saturday February 24, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by an 11 inch brown trout caught on the lower Owens River at Pleasant Valley Campground on Saturday February 24th, 2024. It was caught at 1:30 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon fished on a three fly Euro rig.

An 11 inch brown trout caught at 1:30 P.M. on the lower Owens River at Pleasant Valley Campground.

 Mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, mayfly exoskeleton and mayfly adults were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, caddis pupae, mayfly exoskeleton and mayfly adults were on the menu for this 11 inch brown trout on the lower Owens River at Pleasant Valley Campground. What fly pattern would you use? I would use an olive quilldigon. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Hot Creek Stomach Sample on Thursday Feburary 22, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a seven inch rainbow trout caught on Hot Creek above the hot springs on Thursday February 22nd, 2024. It was caught at 1:30 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A seven inch rainbow trout caught at 1:30 P.M. on Hot Creek up stream of the hot springs.

 Mayfly nymphs, hydropsyche caddis, stick caddis, caddis pupae and mayfly adults were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, hydropsyche caddis, stick caddis, caddis pupae and mayfly adults were on the menu for this seven inch rainbow trout on Hot Creek up stream of the hot springs. What fly pattern would you use? I would use an olive quilldigon. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday February 5th, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10 inch brown trout caught behind the gravel plant in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Monday February 5th, 2024. It was caught at 2:00 P.M. on a size 12 stoner nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A 10 inch brown trout caught at 2:00 P.M. behind the gravel plant in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

 Hydropsyche caddis, mayfly nymphs, a midge and a scud were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Hydropsyche caddis, mayfly nymphs, a midge and a scud were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Thursday 02-01-2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10 inch brown trout caught at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Thursday February 1st, 2024. It was caught at 3:00 P.M. on a size 12 stoner nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A 10 inch brown trout caught at 3:00 P.M. at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

Mayfly nymphs, midge nymphs, stick caddis, black fly larvae, a stone fly nymph and a scud were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, midge nymphs, stick caddis, black fly larvae, a stone fly nymph and a scud were on the menu for this 10 inch brown trout at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River. What fly pattern would you use? I would use an olive quilldigon in size 18. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday January 22, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a nine inch brown trout caught at gate11 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Monday January 22th, 2024. It was caught at 2:30 P.M. on a size 12 stoner nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A nine inch brown trout caught at 2:30 P.M. at gate 11 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

Caddis nymphs, stonefly nymphs and a mayfly nymph were found in this stomach sample. This fish was selectively feeding on these cream caddis nymphs. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Caddis nymphs, stonefly nymphs and a mayfly nymph were on the menu for this nine inch brown trout at gate 11 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River. What fly pattern would you use? I would use a cream caddis nymph in size 18. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday January 15, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10 inch brown trout caught at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Monday January 15th, 2024. It was caught at 3:00 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A 10 inch brown trout caught at 3:00 P.M. at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

A caddis case, mayfly nymphs, a stonefly nymph, black fly larvae, hydropsyche and a midge nymph were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

A caddis case, mayfly nymphs, a stonefly nymph, black fly larvae, hydropsyche and a midge nymph were on the menu for this 10 inch brown trout at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River. What fly pattern would you use? I would use a blue wing olive nymph pattern like the olive quilldigon. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Wednesday January 3, 2024

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by an eight inch brown trout caught at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024. It was caught at 1:30 P.M. on a size 12 stoner nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

An eight inch brown trout caught at 1:30 P.M. at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

 Hydropsyche caddis nymphs, stick caddis – caddis case, caddis larvae, black fly larvae, a midge pupae and mayfly nymphs were found in this stomach sample. I believe the caddis larvae was in a rock case hence the two rocks in the sample.  Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Hydropsyche caddis nymphs, stick caddis – caddis case, caddis larvae, black fly larvae, a midge pupae and mayfly nymphs were on the menu for this eight inch brown trout at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River. What fly pattern would you use? I would use a stoner nymph or a tan burlap caddis. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Sunday December 31, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 11 inch brown trout caught at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River on Sunday December 31st, 2023. It was caught at 1:30 P.M. on a size 16 hot spot pheasant tail nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

An 11 inch brown trout caught at 1:30 P.M. at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River.

 Stonefly nymphs, a black fly larvae, a midge adult and hydropsyche caddis nymphs were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Stonefly nymphs, a black fly larvae, a midge adult and hydropsyche caddis nymphs were on the menu for this 11 inch brown trout at gate 8 in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River. What fly pattern would you use? I would use a stoner nymph or a tan burlap caddis. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Bishop Creek Canal Stomach Pump Sample Rainbow Trout on Thursday December 21, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 11 inch rainbow trout caught on Bishop Creek Canal behind the old Ford Dealer on Thursday December 21st, 2023. It was caught at 2:30 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig. This fish was caught 30 minutes after the brown trout in the same hole. This fish was eating bigger nymphs than the brown trout and a bigger variety.

An 11 inch rainbow trout caught at 2:30 P.M. on Bishop Creek Canal behind the old Ford Dealer.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly exoskeleton, stonefly nymphs, hydropsyche, midges and black fly larvae were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly exoskeleton, stonefly nymphs, hydropsyche, midges and black fly larvae were on the menu for this 11 inch rainbow trout caughtin Bishop Creek Canal. What fly pattern would you use? This fish was looking for anything to eat. Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Bishop Creek Canal Stomach Pump Sample on Thursday December 21, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 7 inch brown trout caught on Bishop Creek Canal behind the old Ford Dealer on Thursday December 21st, 2023. It was caught at 2:00 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig. This fish was feeding heavily on nymphs.

A 7 inch brown trout caught at 2:00 P.M. on Bishop Creek Canal behind the Ford Dealer.

Mayfly nymphs, hydropsyche, midges and black fly larvae were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, hydropsyche, midges and black fly larvae were on the menu for this 9 inch brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Bishop Creek Canal Stomach Pump Sample on Thursday December 14, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 6 inch brown trout caught on Bishop Creek Canal behind the old Ford Dealer on Thursday December 14th, 2023. It was caught at 1:30 P.M. on a size 16 olive quilldigon nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A 6 inch brown trout caught at 1:30 P.M. Bishop Creek Canal behind the Ford Dealer.

Mayfly nymphs, midges and black fly larvae were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, midges and black fly larvae were on the menu for this 6 inch brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Bishop Creek Canal Stomach Pump Sample on Monday November 21, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10-inch wild brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal on Monday November 21th, 2023. It was caught at 1:15 P.M. on a size 16 hot spot pheasant tail nymph fished on a Euro nymph three fly rig.

A 10-inch wild brown trout caught at 1:15 P.M. on Bishop Creek Canal at Riverside Drive.

A mayfly nymphs, two New Zealand mud snails and one insect I can’t identify were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

A mayfly nymphs, two New Zealand mud snails and one insect I can’t identify were on the menu for this 10-inch wild brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal at Riverside Drive. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Bishop Creek Canal Stomach Pump Sample on Monday November 13, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10-inch wild brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal on Monday November 13th, 2023. It was caught at 1:00 P.M. on a size 18 bead head flash back pheasant tail nymph fished under an indicator.

A 10-inch wild brown trout caught at 1:00 P.M. on Bishop Creek Canal at Riverside Drive.

Mayfly nymphs, a mayfly adult and lots of insect parts were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, a mayfly adult and lots of insect parts were on the menu for this 10-inch wild brown trout caught in Bishop Creek Canal at Riverside Drive. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Wednesday November 1st, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 9-inch wild brown trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8 on Wednesday November 1st, 2023. It was caught at 2:15 P.M. on a size 18 gray Bird’s nest nymph fished under an indicator.

A 9-inch wild brown trout caught at 2:15 P.M. on the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly adults, hydropsyche, terrestrial beetle and a black fly larvae  were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly adults, hydropsyche, terrestrial beetle and a black fly larvae were on the menu for this 9-inch wild brown trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday October 30, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 6 inch wild brown trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8 on Monday October 30th, 2023. It was caught at 2:00 P.M. on a size 18 bead head flash back pheasant tail nymph fished under an indicator.

A 6 inch wild brown trout caught at 2:00 P.M. on the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8.

Mayfly nymphs were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs were on the menu for this 6 inch rainbow trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Saturday October 28th, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 9 inch rainbow trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 11 on Saturday October 28th, 2023. It was caught at 6:00 P.M. on a size 18 bead head flash back pheasant tail nymph fished under an indicator.

A 9 inch rainbow trout caught at 6:00 P.M. on the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 11.

Mayfly nymphs, an olive hydropsyche and a stone fly nymph were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, an olive hydropsyche and a stone fly nymph were on the menu for this 9 inch rainbow trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 11. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Lower Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Friday October 13, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10 inch wild brown trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8 on Friday October 13th, 2023. It was caught at 3:00 P.M. on a size 16 hot spot pheasant tail nymph fished on a three fly Euro rig.

A 10 inch brown trout caught at 3:00 P.M. on the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8.

Mayfly nymphs, an olive hydropsyche and a black fly larvae were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out the photo below for insect names and identification.

Mayfly nymphs, an olive hydropsyche and a black fly larvae were on the menu for this 10 inch wild brown trout caught in the wild trout section of the lower Owens River at gate 8. What fly pattern would you use? Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

Upper Owens River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday September 18, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 10-inch rainbow trout caught in the upper Owens River at the confluence of Hot Creek on Monday September 18th, 2023. It was caught at 5:00 P.M. on a size 12 green/gold Prince nymph under an indicator.

A 10 inch brown trout caught at 5:00 P.M. in the upper Owens River at the confluence of Hot Creek on a size 12 green/gold Prince nymph.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly duns, caddis pupae, midges, black fly larvae and a black ant were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out photo below for insect names.

Mayfly nymphs, mayfly duns, caddis pupae, midges, black fly larvae and a black ant were on the menu for this 10 inch rainbow trout caught in the upper Owens River at the confluence with Hot Creek. What fly pattern would you use?  Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

San Joaquin River Stomach Pump Sample on Wednesday September 13, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 7-inch wild brown trout caught in the San Joaquin River at Minaret Falls Campground on Wednesday September 13th, 2023. It was caught at 11:00 A.M. on a size 14 Royal Wulff.

A seven inch brown trout caught at 11:00 A.M. on the San Joaquin River at Minaret Falls Campground on a size 14 Royal Wulff.

A caddis pupae and caddis adult were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out photo below for insect names.

Caddis pupae and a caddis adult was on the menu for this seven inch wild brown trout caught in the San Joaquin River.. What fly pattern would you use?  Did you know the insects? How many different species did you identify?

San Joaquin River Stomach Pump Sample on Monday September 11, 2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 9-inch wild brown trout caught in the San Joaquin River at Pumice Flat Campground on Monday September 11th, 2023. It was caught at 1:00 P.M. on a size 16 elk hair caddis as part of a dry and dropper rig.

A nine inch brown trout caught at 1:00 P.M. on the San Joaquin River at Pumice Flats Campground.

This fish did not give a stomach sample. Though not common it happens evert once in a while there is no sample from the trout.