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?