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?