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?