The main bug right now would be the winter stonefly. They can vary a bit in size and we are seeing them from a size 14 down to size 18. In typical Little Truckee fashion, the fish seem to prefer the size 18s. the hatches of baetis and midges are still very consistent but can be easily overshadowed by the sheer volume of the winter stones. This doesn’t mean that the fish aren’t eating them too, however. We are also seeing the occasional skwala out here, which can be mistaken for a winter stone to the untrained eye. The easiest way to tell is their size, as well as their lighter body color and more translucent wing. The skwalas on this river are typically a size 10-12, bigger than any winter stone but smaller than the size 8 skwalas we see on the main river, which haven’t really started up just yet. The fish on the LT are typically a bit later to spawn, but anglers should still be aware when wading to watch for and avoid any redds from early spawning rainbows. Please give any spawning fish their space and even inform other anglers of their presence to help avoid any accidental interference.