Ulverston Angling Association

Coarse, Carp and Brown Trout Game Fishing

Species	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	COMMENTS
Chiromonids (Buzzers)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	Small and black at beginning and end of season
Ephemeroptera (Olives)					X	X			X				Restricted to the lake/pond olive. Not so common - a weed dwelling insect
Zygoptera (DamselFlies)						X	X	X					Nymphs are there all year round. Adults emerge in the day. Look out for shucks on grass stems
Caenis (Angler's Curse)					X	X	X	X					Mud and silt dweller - ideal conditions here. Don't be put off. At least you know what the fish are on!
Trichoptera (Sedges)						X	X	X	X				Larvae are there all year round. Adults hatch in evenings. Grousewings are usually first.
Sialidae (Alder Flies)					X								Larvae quite large and ferocious. Adults often mistaken for sedges, seen in daytime.
Corixa (Water Boatmen)	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	Air breathing, spends its life underwater. Take to wing sometimes in spring and late summer

Species	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	COMMENTS
Bibio Marci (Hawthorn Fly)		X	X						Usually seen near trees. Male has long trailing legs - longer than Black Gnat
Bibio Johannis (Black Gnat)		X	X				X	X	Two species hatching at two different times. Often blown on water paired - knotted midge pattern
Cranefly (DaddyLongLegs)		X	X			X	X	X	Usually seen in late Summer, but sometimes in Spring
Beetles	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	Lots of different species, varying from common black to soldier and cockchafer - Observe!
Ants					X	X	X		On the wing for only a short time, usually during sultry weather. Watch for feeding gulls