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?