Washington Lakes

HATCH

NYMPH/
LARVA

PUPA/
EMERGER

DUN/
ADULT

EGG-
LAYER

Damselfly

Dragonfly

Midge

Scud

Sculpin

Leech

Crayfish

Baitfish

Sprawler dragonfly

When the lakes open next month, expect action from midge pupae and leech patterns. Expect crowds for the first few days and on weekends. The best early season midging is with a pupa pattern presented with the deep midge tactic. Your streamers and leeches will do best when presented deep and slow.