Upper Owens River Stomach Pump Sample Monday August 28, 2023

08-28-2023

Today’s fish stomach sample is brought to you by a 6-inch wild brown trout caught in the upper Owens River at the confluence of Hot Creek on Monday August 28th, 2023. It was caught at 4:00 P.M. on a size 16 brown elk hair caddis dry fly.

A six inch brown trout caught at 4:00 P.M. on the upper Owens River at the confluence of Hot Creek.

Midge nymphs, midge pupae and mayfly nymphs were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out photo below for insect names.

 Midge nymphs, midge pupae and mayfly nymphs were found in this stomach sample. Can you identify these aquatic insects? Check out photo below for insect names.