Mayfly · Aquatic insect
Golden Drake
Anthopotamus distinctus
Size
9–12mm
Hook size
#14–12
Hatch window
Season June–AugustPeak time Evening / dusk
Water temperature
18° peak
14°24°
Hatches from 14°C, peaking at 18°C, tailing off by 24°C.How fish feed on it
A modest evening fall of golden spinners over the same slow water.
Flies that imitate this
Golden Drake
Golden Drake Spinner
Cream Comparadun
Ecology
Where you'll find this
- North America — EastPresent
Present throughout
Identification
Anthopotamus distinctus is a species of hacklegilled burrower mayfly in the family Potamanthidae. It is found in southeastern Canada and the eastern United States.