Midgefly fishing glossary
Tiny two-winged flies (Chironomidae) that are a year-round food source for trout, especially in winter.
Midges are the smallest and most abundant aquatic insects in most trout waters. They hatch year-round — including winter — making them critically important when nothing else is active.
Key Facts
- Sizes: Typically #18 to #28 (very small)
- Colors: Black, olive, cream, red (bloodworms)
- Lifecycle: Larva → pupa → adult (like caddis)
Patterns
- Zebra Midge
- WD-40
- Griffith's Gnat (adult cluster)
- Mercury Midge