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lakes are fitted for it ; and artificial breeding would, 

 no doubt, easily succeed with. it. 



The Pollan has sometimes been confounded with 

 the Powan, but they are distinct fish, although the 

 habits are very similar. The flesh, too, is rather in- 

 ferior to the Powan, though not by any means to be 

 despised. It is found chiefly in Lough Neagh, where 

 it is in great abundance. It requires, however, to be 

 'eaten soon after its removal from the water, or it soon 

 deteriorates. It is not quite of so large size as the 

 Powan. 



The Vendace, though found chiefly in Loch-Maben, 

 is said not to be confined to it, as it has been stated 

 that it is found also in other small lochs in the neigh- 

 bourhood, though in smaller numbers. It seldom 

 exceeds seven or eight inches in length. Yarrel, 

 speaking of this fish, is satisfied that its introduction 

 must have been effected by means of the spawn, as it 

 could not be transported even a few miles alive, being 

 of so delicate a nature. It is a very delicious fish, 

 somewhat in flavour like to the smelt. Dr. Knox, 

 however, speaks of it as a moderately good fish to eat: 

 Dr. Knox ma}^ have eaten it under unfavourable cir- 

 cumstances. Of course, it is desirable that a fish so 

 much in request as this appears to be should be more 

 w idely diffused ; and I should think that, by means 



