It starts with eggs laid on the water’s surface. Those eggs sink and eventually hatch into nymphs. Like all insects, mayfly nymphs have six legs. They have two or three tails and, generally ...

mayflies can pose a problem for people who live near water. Because nymphs often reach maturity around the same time in the summer, they can create massive swarms and thick clouds of bugs.

The New York State department of Environmental Conservation has provided several trout fishing tips for angling enthusiasts.