Midges are an important source of food for trout and yet, trout anglers are shy about using them. We have explained the appearance of midges as well as examining life cycle of midges in our blog "Midges are a Staple in the Diet of a Trout".
Chironomid is the scientific name for midges which are small insects, averaging from 1 to 10mm long and resembling mosquitos, but unlike mosquitos they do not bite. They live in fertile streams and ponds and are extremely prolific, which is why they are often seen as clouds of insects. They are an important source of food for trout all year long. In the late summer and the winters, they take up the slack when other aquatic hatches have slowed.
When fly fishing and there is no hatch occuring, look for the trout to be in the slower water. Trout do not always feed in the faster moving water, as they very often feed in the slow to moderately flowing water near the bottom. In very cold water, the trout will almost always be found feeding in the slower moving water in the lower or bottom sections of the stream. This helps them conserve their energy ensuring that they do not expend more energy than the energy derived from the food.
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