The Field Journal
Naturals

Zooplankton (Daphnia & Cyclops)

Zooplankton

Hatch timing / abundance

  • Summer especially; found at all depths; very nutritious and easily filtered .
  • The same plankton base the Kootenay Lake Nutrient Restoration Program rebuilds to feed Kokanee .

Imitated by

  • Hard to imitate directly; the Blob fly loosely suggests a plankton ball. Usually a reason to switch to bigger food (Leeches, Dragonflies) instead.

Found in (waterbodies)

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